What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School ELA Teacher position at EASTPOINTE MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Job Title: Language Arts Teacher
School: Eastpointe Middle School, Grades 6-7
Are you a Language Arts rockstar? Does your passion for Language Arts drive your engagement with colleagues, students, parents, and the community? Can your teaching talent raise the profile of a school by growing ELA scholars? Can you develop a school culture of pride and high achievement? Are your students passionate and proactive about Writing because of you? Do you differentiate and scaffold Language Arts learning for each student?
Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and University of Virginia’s Partners for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE) has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs.
Eastpointe Middle School is a grade 6-7 school with an enrollment of about 350 students. We are team-oriented with a positive work environment. We are proud of our social-emotional student support, teacher leadership opportunities, 1:1 Chromebooks, Positive Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and students who love their teachers!
What we offer: While all schools face challenges, at Eastpointe we all roll up our sleeves and work together to get things done. Our district appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces disruptive leaders willing to challenge the status quo. As a Middle School Language Arts Teacher in our district, you will work side by side with your Principal and Literacy Team who will help move you and our Language Arts program forward. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe, as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students counts.
What we are looking for: If you are passionate about inspiring excellent Literacy instruction, guiding
Language Arts learners, and growing strong relationships with families, students, and our community, we are looking for you! If you understand the PLC Cycle, are enthusiastic about professional Literacy learning, and deliver value consistently, we want you!
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education with ELA Major, or beyond
State of Michigan Teaching Certification, grades 6-12 English (BA) or K-8 with ELA Major (BX) or in process
Organizational Skills
Successful Classroom teaching experience
Salary Data: per EFE Contract. Tentative agreement on a new salary schedule has been agreed to with the teacher association for 2025-26. 15 step schedule. Bachelor’s lane: $49,350 - $80,483. Master’s lane: $53,500 - $85,200, plus $3000 additional on each step for MA 30 or beyond.
We would love to tell you more: http://www.eastpointeschools.org/ Submit an application to TalentEd https://eastpointeschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx