Teacher - ELA (Middle School) 2026-27

Fulton Middle School

Fulton (MO)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local school district in Fulton, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated Middle School ELA Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves supervising students, developing lesson plans, and regularly assessing student progress. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate. This is a full-time position requiring strong skills in assessment application and collaboration with colleagues to achieve educational goals. The school promotes a supportive learning environment with a focus on student achievement.

Qualifications

Experience working in a middle school setting.
Expertise in teaching ELA curriculum.
Ability to engage students with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

Supervise students and deliver instruction according to curriculum guidelines.
Collaborate with other educators to enhance student outcomes.
Assess and document student progress and communicate with parents.

Skills

Assessment application

Collaboration

Differentiation of instruction

Behavior management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job‑related area

Missouri State Teaching Certificate

Job description

Teacher - ELA (Middle School) 2026-27

Fulton School District 58 – Fulton Middle School, Fulton, Missouri

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Job Details

Job ID: 5431746

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Dec 10, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

2026-27 District Calendar (link )

Fulton's calendar has 169 student days and 180 staff days.
Snow days are built into our calendar and will not be made up.
School begins on August 24, 2026, and ends on May 28, 2027.
There are several planned breaks throughout the year:
- October 30
- November 23-27
- December 21-January 1
- March 26-April 2
- April 30

Purpose Statement

The job of Middle School Teacher is to provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibilities for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and/or individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators to address instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

This job reports to the principal.

Essential Functions

Administers subject‑specific assessments, district and/or state tests (e.g., MAP) to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations, achievements, and methods for improvement or reinforcing classroom goals at home.
Analyzes test data and plans instructional responses to enhance student achievement.
Assesses student progress toward objectives, expectations and/or goals to provide feedback to students, parents, administration and/or seek assistance of district specialists.
Collaborates with professional learning communities, instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, business partners, and a variety of community resources to improve overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject‑specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
Differentiates classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning within established lesson plans.
Directs para‑professionals, volunteers and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program that addresses the needs of individual students.
Facilitates student learning (e.g., creating a learning environment, integrating technology, arranging field trips, organizing age‑appropriate activities) to achieve success in academics, interpersonal, and daily living skills through delivered lesson plans.
Instructs students to improve their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Interacts continually with students to educate them.
Maintains a variety of confidential and non‑confidential manual and electronic files and records to provide up‑to‑date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (classroom, campus grounds, field trips, clubs, sporting events, graduation, dances) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings (PLC, staff, student support, grade‑level) to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
Prepares a variety of written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, lesson plans, progress reports) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
Reports incidents (fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) to maintain personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment and adhere to education code and school policies.
Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (students, teachers, parents, administrators) to resolve issues, provide information and/or direction.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills. Specific skill‑based competencies include applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment and software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge required to conduct algebra and/or geometry; read technical information; compose documents; facilitate group discussions; analyze situations. Competencies include appropriate codes, policies, laws; age‑appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; behavioral management strategies.

Ability required to schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, classify data; use job‑related equipment. Flexibility to work with others; work with data using defined processes; operate equipment with standardized methods. Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups; utilize job‑related equipment. Problem‑solving to analyze issues and create action plans; independent interpretation of guidelines; moderate equipment troubleshooting. Competencies include establishing constructive relationships; adapting to changing priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours.

Responsibility includes working under limited supervision, directing other persons, operating within a defined budget, and utilizing resources from other units. Opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

Physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; fine finger dexterity. Body positions: 10% sitting, 40% walking, 50% standing. Work may involve temperature extremes and exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Attendance

Consistent and regular attendance is essential.

Experience

Job‑related experience desired.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job‑related area.

Required Testing

None.

Certificates and Licenses

Missouri State Teaching Certificate.

Continuing Education/Training

State‑required professional development hours.

Clearances

FBI Fingerprint and Family Care Registry.

FLSA Status

Exempt.

Approval Date

12/8/2021.

Salary Grade

Certified.

The purpose and utilization of job descriptions in Fulton 58 Public Schools are to ensure the essential functions of each position are articulated in order to create a clear understanding of job expectations for the incumbent while also providing a framework through which the recruiting, hiring, and retaining of employees may be enhanced.

Position Type: Full‑Time

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