English Teacher, Middle School - 1.0 FTE

The Brooklyn Center Community School (BCCS) District is seeking English Teacher, Middle School applicants to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. BCCS is looking for positive, energetic applicants with a deep belief that all students can learn, and having the commitment and passion to provide these learning opportunities. The English Teacher, Middle School performs difficult professional work teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s), teaching special needs students, motivating students to achieve maximum potential and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Principal.

• We stand front and center
• We demonstrate passion, pride, and perseverance
• We acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systems
• Our diversity fuels learning
• We fiercely lead in justice-centered educated
  
  

General Characteristics of a Brooklyn Center Community Schools Teacher:

• Collaborative with all stakeholder groups
• Demonstrates a growth mindset with students
• Willingness to learn and advance research-based teaching and learning for self and other staff
• Focused on creating equitable classrooms and school
• Experience implementing culturally responsive instruction
• Evidence of data driven instructional decision making
• Evidence of building strong relationships and communication with families
• Ability to differentiate for all learners
• Professional and collegial
• Experience with instructional technology integration to support high levels of student engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; develops individual programs for special needs students.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences.
• Integrates subject area content and technology.
• Instruct students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions.
• Assesses, identifies and evaluates needs of students; provides instruction in individual or group sessions; establishes and maintains standards of behavior.
• Creates and implements behavior modification programs for special needs students.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas.
• Evaluates student progress; maintains appropriate records; prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with students, student counselors and parents through conferences and other means.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials.
• Orders instructional supplies and materials.
• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Comprehensive knowledge of subject(s) taught;
• Thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of effective teaching principles and methodology;
• Thorough knowledge of school and district rules, regulations and procedures;
• Good judgment and decision making.

Essential Skills Required to Complete the Work: Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

Qualifications: MN Teaching licensure, 5-12 Communication Arts Literature. Previous experience working with diverse populations and urban school settings preferred.
Pay and Benefits: $45,008-$98,396 based on education and experience
Duty Days: 197 duty days, includes 8 paid holidays!
Why Choose BCCS?

• Flexible and Affordable Health Insurance Options
• Dental Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Full service community school
• AllOne Health: Supportive counseling and coaching
• Breastfeeding Friendly Certified Workplace
• Staff Wellness Opportunities: Annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessions
• Good Human Work: Free onsite therapy service
• NeoPath Health Clinic: Onsite medical care to help you improve your overall health and wellness. The clinic offers all of the primary care services you would expect from a family physician/general practitioner.

Application Process:
Please select this link to learn more about Brooklyn Center Community Schools: https://www.bccs286.org/
Please select this link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/brooklyncenterschools/onlineapp/

BROOKLYN CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Brooklyn Center Community Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Brooklyn Center Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.