English Teacher

TO BE DETERMINED; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury, Maryland seeks an English Teacher to foster student success through district-approved curriculum and targeted instruction. The role involves documenting progress, addressing individual needs, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment.

The position requires Maryland certification, subject-matter expertise, effective communication, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate with proper endorsement.
• Knowledge of subject matter and instructional methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Exemplary organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with students, parents, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers curriculum aligned with district goals.
• Maintains a safe, conducive learning environment for individual and small-group instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates them into learning experiences.
• Assesses student learning and adjusts instructional methods as needed.
• Encourages parental involvement and communicates progress to families.
• Ensures student conduct aligns with school and district policies.
• Performs tasks assigned by principal and administrators.

Skills

State Teaching Certificate

Curriculum Knowledge

English Proficiency

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Qualities

Job description

English Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5414367

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 01, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Classroom Teacher

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

SALARY View Teachers Salary Scale

Commensurate with certification and experience based on the Wicomico County Salary Scale for Teachers..

Hours

Full time 10-month position (190 contract days).

Contract Unit: This position is part of the Unit I (Certificated) bargaining unit.

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications

• Eligibility for the Maryland State Department of Education teaching certificate with the proper endorsement.
• IMPORTANT NOTE for Out-of-State Applicants: Out-of-state applicants can request a Professional Eligibility Certificate (PEC) if they hold a valid out-of-state certificate. For certification requirements please refer to the Maryland State Department of Education certification webpage. For Maryland testing requirements please check the ETS website.
• Knowledge of subject matter and appropriate instructional methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using the English language when deemed necessary.
• Exemplary organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and personal qualities necessary to work effectively with students, parents, and administrators.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefitted

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher & Language Arts

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2424 Northgate Dr. Ste. #500
• Salisbury, Maryland 21801
• Phone: [phone]