Interim - English Language Arts Teacher

Hamblen County School District • East Ridge, TN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The English Language Arts Teacher teaches one or more subjects and leads students toward intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. The role includes preparing and delivering instruction, supporting students’ learning and social development, evaluating progress, communicating with parents, and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning. This is an interim position at East Ridge Middle School, available January 6, 2027, under a 200-day contract and the teacher salary scale.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree.
• Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer utilization skills.
• Meet health and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities such as field trips, group discussions, and dramatic playacting to stimulate students’ interest and broaden their understanding of their physical and social environment.
• Foster cooperative social behavior through games and group projects to help students form satisfying relationships with other students and adults.
• Prepare for assigned classes and provide evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Encourage students to maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Observe students for signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and evaluate their progress.
• Discuss students’ problems and progress with parents.
• Administer diagnostic tests and regularly evaluate students’ progress.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assist in upholding board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations.
• Make themselves available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when requested.
• Represent the school and community positively.
• Report to the principal any knowledge or reasonable suspicion that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.
• Promote the use of computers and technology to develop learning skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers