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Language Arts 6-8

Duties

  • Demonstrate knowledge of content and teach approved curriculum.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development, especially of characteristics of students/children in the age group assigned.
  • Design clear instruction based on district learning targets, the primary function of this position and student data.
  • Assure that the students always have the appropriate supplies available to perform the tasks required in the various modules. 
  • Evaluates academic and social emotional growth of students, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports, and communicates student progress to appropriate sources (students, parents, and staff).
  • Assists in diagnosing the learning disabilities of students, with the assistance of district specialists.
  • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students.

 

  • Creates a classroom environment with respect and rapport that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
  • Manage classroom procedures.
  • Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
  • Organize the physical environment to promote learning.

 

  • Plans a program of study that is aligned to the common core state standards, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media to differentiate instruction and meet the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students. 
  • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students.
  • Use appropriate questioning and discussion techniques.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding and knowledge of current technology that is incorporated as a natural instructional tool in constant use.
  • Engage students in learning.
  • Design formative and summative assessments that measure student performance based on established learning targets.
  • Use assessment information to drive instructional decision making. 
  • Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness. 

Qualifications

  • Professional Educator License 
  • Endorsement in Middle School English Language Arts for appropriate grade level 
  • License in Endorsement in one of the following: 
    • Elementary Self-Contained General Education (K-9) 
    • Secondary Education (6-12) 
    • Additional endorsement in Reading, preferred 
    • “Highly Qualified” (Elementary/Middle Grades test, preferred) 

How to Apply

https://watsekaschools.schoolspring.com/

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://watsekaschools.schoolspring.com/

Job Posting Date

9/16/2025

Start Date

N/A

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