Inspiring Middle School ELA Teacher

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska is seeking a 1.0 FTE Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher to instruct grades 6-8 at Teeland Middle School. The role emphasizes a strong LA background and collaboration with a dedicated middle school team.

The successful candidate will hold Alaska Type A certification and a Bachelor's degree, with preferred endorsements and trauma-sensitive school experience. This is a full-time position at Teeland Middle School, Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Alaska Teaching Certificate-Type A and Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with trauma sensitive schools preferred.
• Endorsement for assigned teaching courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated by the principal.
• Plans a program of study to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and adheres to the District curricular objectives.
• Displays a conceptual knowledge of the content being taught.
• Selects and/or creates teaching materials selected to fit into the instructional plan.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Alters teaching strategy to meet the needs of the students and is conscious of behavioral clues coming from students.
• Communicates information, explanations, justifications, expectations, directions, and evaluations to students, teachers, parents, other district staff, and community members with efficiency and clarity.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of principal.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media; consistent with the physical limitations of the location and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Creates or selects, and administers suitable tests for summative, formative, and diagnostic purposes.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assists administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct in school. Develops reasonable rules of behavior, procedures for discipline, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner within the classroom.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when requested.
• Supervises and plans purposeful assignments for volunteers and assists the principal in supervising and evaluating classified staff as requested.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence, attends staff meetings, and serves on committees.
• Other duties as assigned by principal.

Education

Alaska Teaching Certificate-Type A

Bachelor's degree

Endorsement for assigned teaching courses

Job description

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska is seeking a 1.0 FTE Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher to instruct grades 6-8 at Teeland Middle School. The role emphasizes a strong LA background and collaboration with a dedicated middle school team.

The successful candidate will hold Alaska Type A certification and a Bachelor's degree, with preferred endorsements and trauma-sensitive school experience. This is a full-time position at Teeland Middle School, Open until filled.