Middle School ELA Teacher

Comstock Public Schools; Comstock Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 39,514 - 48,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Loan Forgiveness

Merit Pay

Sick Day Buyback Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Comstock Public Schools is seeking an English Language Arts Teacher for Comstock Middle School, available August 24, 2026. This position requires a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in English and ESL.

The qualified candidate will provide engaging lessons, support ESL students, and work collaboratively with staff to enhance student learning. We offer competitive salaries starting at $43,905 and various benefits including loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required.
• English Language Arts Endorsement (BA or BX) required.
• Experience addressing the needs of students of all ability levels required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain meaningful positive rapport with students and parents.
• Provide standards-based learning that interconnects with core subjects.
• Support students who need ESL services.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance grade-level standards.

Skills

Ability to work with at-risk middle school students

Differentiated instruction

Teaching writing, grammar, and public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in English and ESL

Job description

Position

English Language Arts Teacher Comstock Middle School, August 24, 2026 (available; date posted: 5/8/2026)

Salary

Dependent on years of teaching experience and certification. Salary scale starting at $43,905. Will honor 100% of prior full‑time teaching years.

Benefits

• Eligible for Teacher Loan Forgiveness
• Merit Pay, Sick Day Buyback Program, and Tuition Reimbursement per CEA Contract

Certification

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (required)
• English Language Arts Endorsement (BA or BX) (required)
• Additional core endorsement (DA, EX, BT, etc.) (preferred)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in English and ESL (required)
• Proven ability to work with at‑risk middle school students (required)
• Experience with addressing the needs of students of all ability levels (required)
• Experience in differentiated instruction (required)
• Experience teaching writing, grammar, and public speaking (required)

Responsibilities

• Maintain meaningful positive rapport with students and parents
• Provide standards‑based, structured project‑based learning that interconnects with core subjects
• Support students who need ESL services
• Create and maintain effective environments for student learning
• Use technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration
• Collaborate with staff to plan, integrate, and enhance grade‑level standards in the classroom
• Pursue professional development that supports improved classroom practice
• Develop rigorous lesson plans driven by student assessment
• Use formative assessment to analyze progress toward student goals
• Ensure that students display knowledge of grade‑level content standards
• Champion and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Other duties as assigned by administration

Equal Opportunity Employer

Comstock Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to district employment, programs, events, or activities.