Middle School ELA Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Community Schools is seeking an English Language Arts Teacher to coordinate and facilitate curriculum and instruction to improve student knowledge and skills. The role runs 7:35am–2:45pm and pays per REA Contract, with responsibilities spanning assessment, classroom management, and data reporting.

The candidate will implement district policies, utilize standard technology, and may supervise students and volunteers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (minimum) and Teaching Certificate required or preferred.
• Associate’s Degree (minimum) required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) required; Master’s Degree or higher preferred.
• No Child Left Behind/NCLB-related qualifications referenced; highly qualified per district policy.

Responsibilities

• Implements a comprehensive assessment system to monitor student achievement.
• Maintains and communicates standards of pupil behavior for a safe learning environment.
• Coordinates and moves students to various locations to ensure safety and order.
• Maintains and reports pupil accounting and achievement data.
• Uses district technology and equipment to support instruction.
• Follows Board policies and administrative guidelines; performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Assessment administration

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma (minimum)

Associate’s Degree (minimum)

Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)

Master’s Degree or higher (minimum)

Teaching Certificate

Job description

Deadline: October 16, 2026
District/Organization: Richmond Community Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

The purpose of the English Language Arts Teacheris to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of curriculum and instruction for the content area program listed above for the purpose of increasing students’ knowledge, understanding and skills.

Pay: pursuant to REA Contract

Hours: 7:35am-2:45pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements a comprehensive assessment system (e.g. formative, interim, and summative) for the purpose of monitoring student achievement and utilizing the data to guide and inform instruction.
• Maintains and communicates standards of pupil behavior and classroom management expectations for the purpose of providing a safe and secure environment conducive to learning.
• Coordinates, monitors and efficiently move students (individually or groups) to various locations within the educational setting for the purpose of ensuring student safety or order within the educational setting.
• Maintains and reports required pupil accounting, student achievement and inventory management record systems for the purpose of accurately collecting and reporting student demographic and achievement data and accounting of district resources/inventories.
• Utilizes and operates standard district/school technology (e.g. email, telephone, computer, etc.) for the purpose of improved communications and job efficiencies.
• Utilizes and operates standard district/school equipment (e.g. laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.) for the purpose of preparing resources to be utilized by students within the instructional setting.
• Understands and implements Board of Education Policy, Administrative Guidelines, and organizational practices for the purpose of consistency and compliance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The position is responsibility for the supervision of students (e.g. individual and small/large groups). In addition, the position may also supervise parents and volunteers with the educational setting or school sponsored events.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

Highly qualified as defined by the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Previous experience is preferred but not required.

High School Diploma (minimum)
X
Teaching Certificate:

Associate’s Degree (minimum)

BX

x
Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)

Master’s Degree or higher (minimum)

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents, instructions and correspondence. Clearly and concisely communicate (orally and in written form) information in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings to students, parents, community members and employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rates, ratios, and percentages as well as draw and interpret various graphs. Apply mathematical calculations and problem solving techniques in daily practical situations

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense knowledge and understanding of situations to carry out oral and written instructions. Utilizes situational awareness and reasoning to solve problems that involve few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; stand; sit; talk and hear; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud based on the situation and educational objectives. An acceptable noise level is a standard expectation within the educational environment.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military status, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division, Richmond, MI 48062.