Language Arts Teacher

Middle School; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenks Public Schools Middle School in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Language Arts Teacher. The successful candidate will align instruction to Oklahoma standards, differentiate for diverse learners, and use data to guide planning and feedback.

Collaboration with staff and families is essential for student growth. Responsibilities include lesson planning, delivering engaging instruction, integrating technology, and maintaining a positive classroom climate.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for an Oklahoma teaching certificate.
• Meet all certification requirements including teaching area endorsement in the State of Oklahoma.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Plans for and executes instructional strategies aligned to Oklahoma Academic Standards.
• Differentiate instruction using flexible groupings and accommodations.
• Prepare materials and equipment before the lesson and collaborate in team meetings.
• Embed literacy, math practices, and science process skills into lessons.
• Use assessments to plan and provide timely feedback to students.
• Integrate technology into instruction and maintain professional communication with families.
• Establish a classroom climate with clear expectations and student engagement.
• Participate in professional learning and contribute to collaboration.
• Follow district, state and federal guidelines to ensure student health and safety.

Education

Oklahoma teaching certificate

Endorsement in Oklahoma teaching area

Job description

Language Arts Teacher

Jenks Public Schools Middle School – Tulsa, Oklahoma Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968148
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

Jenks Public Schools Job Description

Position: Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Supervises: None

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for an Oklahoma teaching certificate.
• Meet all certification requirements including teaching area endorsement in the State of Oklahoma.
• Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Position Goal

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum goals and objectives into learning experiences for each student.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Instructional Planning and Preparation

Plans for and executes instructional strategies that encourage the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills relating to short and long-term objectives, while connecting current learning to prior learning.

• Develops instructional plans that are in alignment with Oklahoma Academic Standards, district standards and objectives, and data-based instructional needs of students.
• Plans consistently to address the diverse learning needs of students using flexible groupings that allow for differentiated instruction; including accommodations and modifications for specific sub-populations of students (SPED, ELD, Gifted).
• Prepares materials and equipment before the start of the lesson.
• Collaborates with other members of the team to plan and contribute to team meetings in meaningful ways.
• Maintains substitute plans that include class rosters, seating charts, behavior plans, emergency plans, and identification of diverse learning groups.
• Uses pacing guides and primary sources consistent with district expectations.
• Embeds literacy, mathematical practices, and science process skills into lessons.

Instructional Delivery and Implementation

• Uses assessments to evaluate student learning and groups students flexibly according to data obtained and provides timely feedback from assessments to students.
• Regularly integrates technology into student instruction.
• Consistently conveys a positive view of learning to students.
• Uses higher-level questioning techniques and scaffolds questioning when necessary.
• Gives clear and concise directions and models the desired skill before students attempt independent practice.
• Adjusts lessons based on daily feedback from student assessments.
• Engages students in active learning and uses a variety of strategies to support learning.
• Monitors students’ independent practice by moving about the room.

Classroom Management and Student Interaction

• Establishes a classroom climate where students are engaged and expectations are clear.
• Monitors the behavior of all students during work time as well as transitions to recess, lunch, and specials and maintains student dignity when discussing misbehaviors.
• Interacts with students, colleagues, and families positively and professionally.

Professional Learning and Collaboration

• Participates in learning opportunities to understand current state standards and leading practices.
• Participates in professional learning and constructively contributes to collaboration
• Finds ways to contribute to the profession.

Compliance and General Responsibilities

• Follows the procedures, practices, and guidelines outlined by the school, district, state, and federal laws intended to keep students healthy and safe.
• Exhibits consistent reliability-based patterns of behavior (punctuality, dependability, complying with timelines and deadlines).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Employment Terms

Nine (9) months a year. Salary, benefits, and work year to be established by the Board through the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Jenks Classroom Teachers Association.

FLSA Qualification

Exempt

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Jenks Public Schools Board of Education’s policy on Staff Evaluation (2.20) and by Oklahoma State Law.

Physical Demands

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Nick Brown , Site Principal
• Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]