Shawnee | Teacher Language Arts

Shawnee Middle School; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Public pension

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Shawnee Middle School in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a Language Arts teacher for grades 6-8 to provide engaging instructional services aligned with district and state standards. The role emphasizes effective lesson planning and student progress monitoring within a full-time school-year schedule.

The position requires Indiana licensure or eligibility for an alternative credential and REPA/REPA 3 options for Language Arts 5-12. Benefits include health insurance and a public pension.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana teaching license for 6-8 or eligible to obtain an alternative credential.
• Knowledge of effective practices for lesson planning and instruction.
• REPA/REPA 3 licensure options for Language Arts 5-12.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services to educate all students to high standards.
• Deliver Language Arts instruction to 6th-8th grade students.
• Align instruction with district, state, and federal requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and FWCS to support student achievement.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom instruction

Educational best practices

Education

Indiana teaching license

Alternative credential eligibility

REPA/REPA 3 Language Arts 5-12

Job description

Shawnee | Teacher Language Arts

Fort Wayne Community Schools Shawnee Middle School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Fort Wayne Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5934803

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PURPOSE

Provide instructional services necessary to educate all students to high standards that align with district, state, and federal requirements, guidelines, and standards.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School Year
• Work Hours: 7:10am-3:10pm
• Benefits Included: Health Insurance (with Vision and Dental), Public Pension, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life Insurance, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
• Grade: 6-8

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels and/or subject areas OR be eligible to obtain an alternative teaching credential. REPA/REPA 3 Licensure Options:

• Language Arts 5-12
  

Must possess knowledge of effective practices, including principles, theories, procedures, and techniques used in lesson plan development and classroom instruction.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Teacher Job Description 3.21.2024.pdf

REMINDER: Final date for current FWCS teacher transfers is July 17, 2026.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 to $83,547 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required