Middle/High School English Teacher

Gratiot-Isabella RESD; Beal City (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gratiot-Isabella RESD is seeking a Middle/High School English Teacher to foster a love of reading and critical thinking among students. The teacher will engage with students across grades 7-12 while contributing to a collaborative school culture.

Qualifications include meeting state certification requirements and demonstrating effective engagement and instructional planning. This role emphasizes building relationships with students and families, making it essential for the educator to connect deeply within the community.

Qualifications

• Must meet the state of Michigan certification requirements to teach at the secondary level, Grades 6-12.
• Ability to connect with students and engage them in learning.
• Ability to assess, plan, and implement instruction.

Responsibilities

• Foster a lifelong love of reading, writing, and critical thinking.
• Build relationships with students and families.
• Contribute to a collaborative school culture.

Skills

Student engagement

Instructional planning

Classroom management

Education

BA Certification in Teaching

Job description

Position Type:

High School Teaching/ English

Position:

Middle/High School English Teacher

Start Date:

August 2026

Position Summary:

The Middle/High School English Teacher is responsible for fostering a lifelong love of reading, writing, and critical thinking for students across multiple secondary grade levels (typically spanning grades 7–12). Because of the district's close-knit nature, this educator plays a vital role in building deep, multi-year relationships with students and families, aligning curriculum across transitions, and contributing actively to a collaborative school culture.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must meet the state of Michigan certification requirements to teach at the secondary level (BA Certification Required), Grades 6-12
• Must demonstrate the ability to connect with students and engage them in learning
• Must demonstrate ability to assess, plan, and implement instruction
• Maintains a positive, structured, and supportive classroom environment conducive to student success.

Starting Salary Range:

Per Master Agreement between the Beal City Public Schools Board of Education and the Beal City Education Association. The salary schedule placement is based upon the total number of years of teaching and reported to the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS). Schedule B (e.g., coaching) opportunities are available on our website.

NOTE: Any applicant recommended for hire for any position will be required to consent to a criminal background check.

No person shall, on the basis of race, creed, gender, religion, national origin, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or employment by Beal City Public Schools.