English Language Arts Teacher (7th Grade), Franklin Middle School

Greeley • Greeley, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The English Language Arts Teacher for seventh grade at Franklin Middle School provides an enriched learning environment that supports students’ academic, intellectual, emotional, and psychological development. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with curriculum standards, adapts instruction to students’ individual needs and abilities, assesses and reports on student progress, and fosters a safe, positive classroom environment. The role reports to the School Principal and is scheduled for 190 days during the 2026–2027 school year, with a November 30 start date. Salary placement on the certified salary schedule depends on education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees may receive up to ten years of credit for qualifying contractual or work experience, with employees responsible for verifying outside experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Colorado teaching license.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and establish effective working relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to maintain effective classroom management strategies.
• Visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Empathy and ability to build positive relationships.
• Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to meet students’ social, emotional, psychological, and academic needs.
• Ability to work flexibly, deal with conflict, tolerate stress, quickly internalize information, and make informed decisions.
• Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a related field.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Maintain classroom discipline and control to foster a safe, positive environment in accordance with school and district policies.
• Provide adequate supervision to protect students’ health, welfare, and safety.
• Guide learning toward curriculum standards, establish clear objectives for lessons and units, and communicate objectives to students.
• Use instructional methods, materials, techniques, and media suited to stated objectives and student needs and capabilities.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide required progress reports.
• Diagnose students’ learning abilities and seek assistance from district specialists as needed.
• Counsel with colleagues, students, and parents on a regular basis.
• Support policies and rules governing student conduct, establish reasonable classroom rules and procedures, and maintain order fairly.
• Plan and supervise assignments for instructional assistants or volunteers and work cooperatively with department heads.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Implement the district’s educational philosophy, instructional standards, and objectives through instruction and actions.
• Respect students’ personal spaces throughout the day.
• Implement students’ IEP plans while protecting academic instructional time and motivating student participation.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or reasonably requested.
• Collaborate with staff on instructional goals, objectives, and methods, and assist in selecting instructional materials and equipment.
• Accept assigned responsibilities for co-curricular activities.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities; promptly report student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority.
• Model non-discriminatory practices and comply with and support school and district regulations and policies.
• Maintain open communication with students and parents about academic and behavioral progress.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth through reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, or advanced coursework.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and regular attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by administrators in accordance with school and district policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus other programs for benefit-eligible employees.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance through PERA.
• 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans available to all employees regardless of hours worked and immediately upon hire.
• Certified staff sick and discretionary leave under Article VII of the Master Contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level