Long Term Sub - Middle School Language Arts Teacher

DeKalb Co Central United School District•Waterloo, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are DeKalb! DeKalb County Central United School District is committed to preparing students today for the world of tomorrow. Our mission is to develop students as critical thinkers, communicators, and collaborators who can adapt and persevere with empathy and integrity in an ever-changing world. Every member of our team is a valuable resource in this pursuit of excellence, and we are currently seeking a long term sub for Language Arts Teacher at DeKalb Middle School! This assignment will begin on approximately April 29, 2026, and last through the end of the school year. Interested applicants may need to be available sooner. Your day to day: You will teach and instruct students in middle school language arts, in academic, social, behavioral, and other related skill areas. You will pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences. You will conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, resources, adopted curriculum, and materials. Provide instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, district policy, and administrative regulations. Plan, develop and utilize a variety of instructional materials. Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of students in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs. Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance student educational opportunities, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities. You will maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures. Review, analyze, evaluate, and report student academic, social, and emotional growth. Prepare, administer, scores, records, and reports the results of criterion referenced tests, and administers, scores, records, and reports the results of group standardized tests in evaluating student growth and progress. Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school, and district personnel regarding student progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program. Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate student learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities. Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids. You will perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities. Why we’ll love you: You have worked hard to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited college or university. You have successfully completed student teaching at an accredited college or university. You have obtained state certification (Licensing) and endorsement in language arts applicable to grades 6-8. You are a creative thinker and problem solver, an excellent communicator with strong collaboration skills and are a team player. You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask. You have the ability to communicate cooperatively and constructively with students, parents, and fellow staff members in a multicultural environment. Why you’ll love us: We value a positive culture and environment and work hard to provide a safe, engaging place for students and staff based on trust, respect, and responsibility. Onsite Wellness Clinic DeKalb County Central United School District seeks to develop and nurture its diversity. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect. DeKalb County Central United School District is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English from an accredited college or university.
Successfully completed student teaching at an accredited college or university.
Obtained state certification (Licensing) and endorsement in language arts applicable to grades 6-8.
Creative thinker and problem solver
Excellent communicator with strong collaboration skills and are a team player.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to communicate cooperatively and constructively with students, parents, and fellow staff members in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

Teach and instruct students in middle school language arts, in academic, social, behavioral, and other related skill areas.
Pursue a variety of methodology in teaching and instructing students, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and laboratory experiences.
Conduct teaching and instructional activities, using educational equipment, resources, adopted curriculum, and materials.
Provide instruction in citizenship and other subject matter specified by legal mandate, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Plan, develop and utilize a variety of instructional materials.
Review, analyze and evaluate the history, background, and assessment of students in designing instructional programs to meet individual educational needs.
Individualize and adapt educational processes and procedures to enhance student educational opportunities, and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities.
Maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures.
Review, analyze, evaluate, and report student academic, social, and emotional growth.
Prepare, administer, scores, records, and reports the results of criterion referenced tests, and administers, scores, records, and reports the results of group standardized tests in evaluating student growth and progress.
Counsel, confer with and communicate with parents, school, and district personnel regarding student progress, and in the interpretation of the educational program.
Cooperatively pursue alternative solutions to ameliorate student learning problems, and to enhance expanded academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities.
Select and requisition appropriate educational supplies, materials, books, equipment, and learning aids.
Perform a variety of non-instructional duties, including curriculum and instructional development activities, student supervision, and consultation activities.