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Junior High ELA Teacher

Duties

Putnam County CUSD #535 has an immediate opening for a ELA teacher in our junior high school.  We are looking for a candidate who will create a positive learning environment that promotes the intellectual, personal, and social development of all students. Ultimately, they will help inspire children to achieve important learning milestones. Come and join our team!

Qualifications

Any applicant must have or be able to obtain a teaching certificate and meet the requirements set forth by ESSA. They also need to complete and pass a background check prior to employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Salary/Benefits

Anticipated Starting Salary:
$44,469.00 - BA+0 Step 0 (without 9% TRS)
(Previous experience will be utilized to place candidate on salary schedule)

Benefits:
Up to a $3,000 hiring bonus (paid over two years)
9% board paid TRS retirement benefit
15 sick days
3 personal days
$50,000 board paid life insurance

Board Paid Health Insurance Premium:
90% Employee Only, 70% Employee/Spouse, 70% Employee/Children, 50% Family

How to Apply

Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, credentials, college transcripts, and references to:
Mr. Mike Olson, Principal, olsonm@pcschools535.org.

Job Posting Date

10/2/2026

Application Deadline

10/2/2026

Start Date

10/2/2026

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