2025-2026 Secondary - MS Teacher- Language Arts

Oklahoma City Public Schools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate and dedicated Language Arts Teacher for middle school students. This role involves creating a dynamic learning environment that fosters personal growth and academic success. The ideal candidate will develop engaging lesson plans, adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, and maintain effective communication with parents and staff. Join a supportive team committed to educational excellence and make a meaningful impact in students' lives. If you have a strong educational background and a love for teaching, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach language arts using state-adopted curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized instruction.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth.

Skills

Effective Communication

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Interpersonal Skills

Instructional Planning

Education

Bachelor’s in Education

Oklahoma Teaching Certification

Job description

2025-2026 Secondary - MS Teacher- Language Arts

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Reports To: Building Administrator

FSLA Status: Exempt

Compensation: 001 (Step determined by education and experience.)

Work Days: 181

FTE: 100

Secondary MS Teacher – Language Arts

Position Summary

Create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with pupils; motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and establishing good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Duties

• Teaches language arts to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treat pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Interacts with pupils, staff and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establish rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Actively participate in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and selfselected professional growth activities.
• Supervise and monitor students during out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day which may include but not limited to (cafeteria duty, field trips, playground duty, hallway monitor, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee’s eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for alternative work site will be distributed by the employee’s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.
  
  

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)

• Bachelor’s in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education in subjects listed below or subjects or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• Middle/Junior High School Language Arts; Middle Level English; Secondary English Certification; Elementary Education; ability to build HOUSSE in Language Arts.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.
  

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.
  
  

Work Environment

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.

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