MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA TEACHER

Holmes District School Board; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes District School Board (HDSB) is seeking a Middle School ELA Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Bethlehem School. Applicants must possess a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or be eligible for a Temporary Certificate. The teacher will be responsible for teaching English Language Arts and supervising paraprofessionals in accordance with federal education standards.

This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a valid Florida Teaching Certificate or be eligible for a Temporary Certificate.
• Must meet qualifications to assist in instruction as outlined by IDEA and ESSA.

Responsibilities

• Teach Middle School ELA subjects.
• Supervise paraprofessionals in educational instructions.

Skills

Valid Florida Teaching Certificate

Eligibility for Florida Temporary Certificate

Knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics

Education

Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education

Obtained an associate’s degree or higher

Job description

Applications Accepted 5/15/26 - 5/22/26

* by close of business

Job Description: Bethlehem School has an opening for a MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA TEACHER position for the 2026‑2027 school year.

Applicants must have a valid Florida Teaching Certificate in the appropriate area or be eligible to hold a valid Florida Temporary Certificate with appropriate certification.

Contact: Rodd Jones (email: [e-mail], phone: [phone]).

CARE PROVIDER BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE (Implemented under the directive of House Bill 531(2025)):

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Contact: Rodd Jones, Phone: [phone], Location: Bethlehem High School

Both the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) outline expectations for school districts throughout the country to properly train and supervise paraprofessionals. Title I of the ESEA requires paraprofessionals serving in an instructional capacity meet higher standards of qualification.

Paraprofessional Qualifications

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Obtained an associate’s degree or higher.
• Met a rigorous standard of quality demonstrating, through formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics. Florida uses the ETS ParaPro Assessment to meet this qualification (Passing score is 464).