Middle School of Plainville - Language Arts Teacher (Start of the 2026-2027 School Year)

Plainville Community Schools•Plainville, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School of Plainville is seeking a Language Arts Teacher to begin at the start of the 2026-2027 School Year. This position is for the Middle School level and focuses on English/Language Arts. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of effective reading and writing instruction for young adolescents, experience in reading and writing interventions, and proficiency in various reading assessments.

Requirements

Connecticut Educator certification (or pending): 215 English Middle Grades 4-8 (must be highly qualified in English/Language Arts).
Strong understanding of effective reading and writing instruction for young adolescents.
Experienced in reading and writing interventions and targeted small group learning.
Experienced in wide-range of reading assessments including curriculum assessments, diagnostic reading assessments, progress monitoring, and universal screening assessments.
Demonstrated success in student performance, determined by but not limited to, standardized assessments (Smarter Balance), and other assessment measures.
Knowledge of current literacy research and active with ongoing professional development in the field of literacy.

Nice To Haves

Remedial reading and Literacy Coaching certified #102 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide effective reading and writing instruction for young adolescents.
Implement reading and writing interventions and targeted small group learning.
Utilize a wide range of reading assessments, including curriculum assessments, diagnostic reading assessments, progress monitoring, and universal screening assessments.
Demonstrate success in improving student performance through various assessment measures, including standardized tests like Smarter Balance.
Apply knowledge of current literacy research and engage in ongoing professional development in the field of literacy.