English Teacher-High School Anticipated 26-27

Fort Madison Community School District

Fort Madison (IA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 58,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement plan

Paid personal/sick leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking an English Teacher for the High School, Anticipated 26-27. The selected candidate will foster a positive learning environment, deliver diverse instructional strategies, and align with district frameworks to support student growth.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, classroom management, assessment, and collaboration with staff to ensure inclusive and effective instruction for all students.

Qualifications

Must have valid Iowa Teaching license and 5-12 English/Language Arts endorsement.
Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development: Design, implement, and assess engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
Classroom Management: Create a positive classroom environment and align with PBIS/MTSS.
Instructional Delivery: Use varied teaching methods and differentiate instruction.
Assessment and Evaluation: Monitor progress with formal and informal assessments and provide feedback.
Student Support: Identify needs and apply MTSS interventions and enrichment.
Collaboration: Work with colleagues to develop assessments and pacing.
Communication: Maintain communication with parents and school community.
Professional Development: Engage in ongoing growth and reflect on practice.

Skills

Iowa teaching license

English/Language Arts endorsement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

English Teacher-High School Anticipated 26-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938543

Application Deadline: Oct 25, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 25, 2026

Job Description

English Teacher-High School

Anticipated 2026-2027

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our team FM Jr/Sr High. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students in high school. This position requires an enthusiastic educator who can inspire, motivate, and engage young learners while promoting their academic and social development.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Development

Design,implement, and assess engaging lesson plans that align with state standards and meet the diverse needs of students.
Implement the high-quality curricular resources adopted by FMCSD to deliver instruction aligned with the grade level's priority standards.

Classroom Management

Create and sustain a positive classroom environment that fosters student participation, mutual respect and collaboration, ensuring that all students feel comfortable and safe.
Align classroom management plan with the building's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)framework and adheres to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to effectively support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health.
Commit to fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom environment.

Instructional Delivery

Utilize a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
Develop daily lesson plans that follow the district's Instructional framework.
Analyze data to inform instructional decisions and identify appropriate scaffolding strategies to differentiate learning for all students.

Assessment and Evaluation

Continually monitor and evaluate student progress through formal and informal assessments;provide timely feedback to students and parents.
Evaluate student learning using the common formative and summative assessments collaboratively developed by the grade level or departmental team.

Student Support

Identify and address individual student needs, providing additional support and resources as necessary.
Implement a data-driven Multi-Tiered System of Supports(MTSS) process to identify and apply appropriate interventions and enrichment strategies that support student learning.

Collaboration

Work collaboratively with colleagues, specialists and support staff to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Work with team to reach consensus on priority standards for their grade level, develop common formative and summative assessments, and establish instructional pacing. This teamwork is essential to ensure equitable instruction for all students.
Collaborate with colleagues to provide targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities that support student growth and learning.

Communication

Maintain open and effective communication with parents, guardians and the school community regarding student progress and classroom activities.
Communicate respectfully, exemplifying professionalism in all interactions and with all stakeholders.

Professional Development

Participate actively in continuous professional growth through workshops,conferences and collaboration with peers.
Engage in reflective practice to foster professional growth and enhance their effectiveness in the role.

Qualifications

Must have valid Iowa Teaching license and 5-12 English/Language Arts endorsement
Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred but not required

Benefits

This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes IPERS, paid personal/sick leave and medical/dental/vision insurance

Physical Requirements

Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer

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