(Anticipated) 6th Grade English Language Arts
About The Position
Mountain View Middle School is seeking a collaborative, learner-centered educator to join our 6th Grade English Language Arts team. The successful candidate will provide engaging, standards-aligned literacy instruction that develops students as confident readers, writers, communicators, and critical thinkers while supporting their transition into middle school. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of middle-level learners and effective English Language Arts instruction. The successful candidate will use a variety of instructional and assessment practices to meet individual learner needs, provide meaningful feedback, and create opportunities for learners to take an active role in their learning.
Requirements
- Valid Pennsylvania teaching certification appropriate for the assignment.
- Middle Level English Language Arts 4-8, or appropriate Pennsylvania certification
Nice To Haves
- Middle-level English Language Arts instruction.
- Differentiated and small-group instruction.
- Data-informed instructional decision-making.
- Writing instruction and meaningful student feedback.
- Collaborative and inquiry-based learning.
- Supporting diverse learners within an inclusive classroom.
- Student-centered instructional practices that develop learner agency and independence.
- Educator who values relationships, maintains high expectations for all learners, and is committed to working collaboratively to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences for middle school students.
- Collaborative educator who values relationships, embraces innovation, and is committed to helping learners become thoughtful communicators, critical consumers of information, and engaged members of their communities.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver instruction aligned with district curriculum and Pennsylvania Academic Standards.
- Provide effective instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, and language development.
- Use formative and summative assessment data to identify learner needs, differentiate instruction, and provide appropriate intervention or enrichment.
- Create a classroom environment built on positive relationships, clear expectations, consistent routines, and high levels of student engagement.
- Design learning experiences that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, and student ownership.
- Effectively integrate instructional technology and digital resources to enhance teaching and learning.
- Collaborate as part of a grade-level team, content-area department, and professional learning community to support student achievement.
- Communicate effectively and proactively with students, families, colleagues, and support staff.
- Support inclusive practices and work collaboratively with special education, reading, intervention, and other support personnel.
- Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, reflection, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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