ELA Teacher

Position Title: ELA Teacher – High School

Building: Mason High School / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: High School Principal

We are looking to hire two candidates for this position.

About Mason Public Schools:
Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Job Summary: The ELA Teacher helps develop students speaking, writing, reading and critical thinking skills in a safe and fun learning environment. They support students in becoming good communicators and help guide discussions about literature, grammar, vocabulary and language.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Endorsement: BX or BA. Other combinations of English endorsements may be considered.
• Established record of positive attitude and rapport with students.
• Demonstrate effective lesson design and instructional techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative/Growth orientated.
• Knowledge in the use of formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of technology to support instruction and enhance student achievement.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues regarding curriculum, instruction, interventions, and assessment.
• Willingness to learn new skills, to be reflective, and to acquire new knowledge along with evidence of being flexible and having superior problem solving skills.
• Evidence of being highly organized and having excellent time-management skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of implementing PBIS initiatives in the classroom.
• Strength in utilizing innovative teaching strategies.
• Possess a flexible, creative, energetic personality.
• Possess up-to-date instructional technology knowledge and skill.
• Proven leadership qualities such as being a member of a school improvement team, a member of a curriculum council, a chair of a student organization, or the chair of a grade level or department.
• Certification in additional subject areas.

Job Description:

• Responsible for teaching English in a high school.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Work with colleagues regarding content, assessment, and instruction.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning community both inside and outside the classroom.
• Provide availability to students and parents for education-related purposes during and outside the instructional day.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking.
• The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and/or movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day.
• Work may take place both indoors and outdoors, with the possibility of some travel to other schools or field trip locations.

Work Year and Salary: Per the MDMEA bargaining unit agreement

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability Insurance, school retirement, Paid Sick and Personal Days per the bargaining unit contract

Schedule: Position begins 2026-2027 School Year, with a desired start date of August, 2026.

Deadline: March 11th, 2026

We are looking to hire two candidates for this position.

All candidates are required to complete the StyleProfile™ assessment as a component of their application. This assessment is intended to be one component of the information used to assist administrators during the selection process. Once the application has been submitted, the StyleProfile™ assessment will be assigned and sent to your email. The StyleProfile™ assessment is approximately 30 minutes in length and is a multiple-choice format.