High School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher, English (BA) or Language Arts (BX) endorsement required, 6-12 grade level, 1.0 FTE, beginning second semester of the 2026/27 school year

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The High School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher supports students in learning subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible people. The position teaches district-approved curriculum and plans instruction to meet students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities. The teaching site will be determined between Central High School and West Senior High School. The position is 1.0 FTE and begins January 25, 2027, the start of the second semester of the 2026/27 school year. The teacher reports to the building principal. Starting salary is based on prior years of teaching experience. Applications are reviewed as received, and in-person interviews begin in December 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education.
Highly qualified in the assigned subject matter.
Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a secondary (6–12 or 7–12 grade band) English (BA) and/or Language Arts (BX) endorsement.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated success in the area of application.

Nice To Haves

Additional endorsement areas preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach district-approved curriculum.
Meet and instruct assigned classes at designated locations and times.
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.
Assist the administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom behavior and procedure rules and maintain order fairly.
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and other activities.
Regularly diagnose students’ learning disabilities and seek assistance from district specialists as required.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Supervise the classroom, students, and volunteers.
Perform other duties as assigned.