ELA Teacher

Moffat County School District; United States; On-site; USD 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

PERA retirement

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

A public school district in the United States is seeking a passionate Middle School English Language Arts Teacher for Craig Middle School. The role requires creating an engaging learning environment and guiding students in their educational journey. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a Colorado Teaching License. The starting salary is $51,000, with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement – Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
• Works well with a team, good communication skills, dependable.

Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals.
• Plans and supervises assignments of teacher aides.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Language Arts
Date Posted: 2/20/2026
Date Available: August 2026

Category: Middle School English Teacher
Location: Craig Middle School
Date of Availability: August 2026
Date Closing: Open Until Filled
Job Title: ELA Teacher

Description

Looking for motivated and enthusiastic team players to fill a Middle School Grade English Language Arts teaching position at Craig Middle School.

Salary

Placement on the Certified salary schedule is commensurate with education and teaching experience. Base salary starting at $51,000.

Education and Experience

Minimum requirement – Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university. Works well with a team, good communication skills, dependable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Eligible or already in possession of a Colorado Teaching License/certificate endorsed in the area of assignment.

Qualification Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals—established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials (including field trips) that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Counsels with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Assists the administration implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure; maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignment of teacher aides and/or volunteers, and cooperatively with the principal evaluates their job performance.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training programs and serves on staff committees as required.
• Maintains records and makes such reports as required and directed by the administration.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The employee supervises students in the class, parents and volunteers.

Benefits

PERA retirement, health insurance, paid time off, short and long term disability, other optional benefit elections.

Additional Information

Salary/pay rate is determined based on qualifications and experience relevant to the job description requirements. Full pay range may be found on the appropriate salary schedule. Employees hired new into a position are rarely qualified to receive the maximum of the pay range shown on the salary schedule.

Skills and Abilities

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to run; stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs. The employee must occasionally push items of 75lbs. or more, such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and wellbeing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District. Compliance Officer for Title IX – Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO 81625, 970-826-6410, [e-mail].