ELA/Spanish Teacher

Comstock Public Schools; Comstock Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Loan Forgiveness eligible

Merit pay

Sick day buyback

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Comstock Public Schools is seeking an English Language Arts/Spanish teacher for Comstock Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. The position requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate with ELA and Spanish endorsements, and experience addressing diverse middle school learners.

The role involves ESL services integration, project-based learning, and collaboration with staff to enhance classroom standards. Salary starts at $43,905 with full benefit eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in English and ESL required.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with ELA Endorsement and Spanish Endorsement required.
• Experience addressing diverse middle school learners and ESL needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains positive rapport with students and parents.
• Delivers standards-based, project-based instruction aligned with core subjects.
• Provides ESL support and teaches approved Spanish curriculum.
• Administers the WIDA assessments.
• Develops rigorous, assessment-driven lesson plans and uses formative assessment to monitor progress.
• Collaborates with staff to integrate grade-level standards and pursues professional development.

Skills

ESL instruction

Differentiated instruction

Public speaking

Curriculum planning

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/ESL

Tools

WIDA assessment

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Foreign Language
• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location: Comstock Middle School
• Date Available: 2026-27 School Year

POSITION:

English Language Arts/Spanish Teacher
Comstock Middle School

SALARY:

Dependent on years of teaching experience and certification
Salary scale starting at $43,905
WILL HONOR 100% OF PRIOR FULL-TIME TEACHING YEARS

• Eligible school for Teacher Loan Forgiveness
• Merit Pay, Sick Day Buyback Program, and Tuition Reimbursement per CEA Contract

AVAILABLE: August 24, 2026

CERTIFICATION:

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, required
English Language Arts Endorsement (BA or BX), required
Spanish Endorsement (FF, YF, etc.), required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in English and ESL required
• Proven ability to work with at‑risk middle school students
• Experience with addressing the needs of students of all ability levels
• Experience in differentiated instruction
• Experience in teaching writing, grammar, and public speaking

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains meaningful positive rapport with students and parents
• Provides standards-based, structured project-based learning that interconnects with core subjects
• Supports students who need ESL services and ability to teach approved Spanish curriculum
• Administer the WIDA
• Creates and maintains effective environments for student learning
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration
• Collaborates with staff to plan, integrate, and enhance grade-level standards in the classroom
• Pursues professional development that supports improved classroom practice
• Develops rigorous lesson plans that are driven by student assessment
• Uses formative assessment to analyze progress toward student goals
• Ensures that students display knowledge of grade-level content standards
• Champion and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Other duties as assigned by administration

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Comstock Public Schools that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to district employment, programs, events, or activities. Melissa Remillard at Comstock Public Schools has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy. Contact information: 269-250-8910, 6138 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. 6138 King Highway | Kalamazoo, MI 49048 | 269-250-8911 | www.ComstockPS.org/hr