2025-2026 Middle School English Teacher - Floyd Elementary School

Floyd County School Board is now accepting applications for highly qualified candidates for a Middle School English Teacher for the 2025 – 2026 school year.

Job Goal:
To develop, implement, and continuously refine an instructional program that provides every student with the highest quality educational experience, fostering both academic success and personal growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess or be eligible for the appropriate teaching endorsement to teach English at the middle school level.

• Strong command of instructional best practices, differentiated learning strategies, and effective classroom management.

• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, reflective teaching, and responsiveness to students' diverse needs.

• Proficiency in integrating technology and innovative tools to enhance instruction and student engagement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Professional Performance

1. Adheres to all school and district policies, regulations, and ethical standards.

2. Fosters a culture of collaboration and teamwork, working effectively with staff across all roles.

3. Builds and maintains positive relationships with students, parents, and community stakeholders.

4. Engages in continuous professional development and applies new learning to enhance teaching effectiveness.

5. Accurately maintains all required records, reports, and student documentation promptly.

6. Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and spoken English.

7. Actively participates in school-wide responsibilities and extracurricular activities, contributing to a vibrant school community.

8. Efficiently manages instructional time and planning to maximize student learning outcomes.

9. Takes responsibility for the proper care and use of school materials, equipment, and facilities.

10. Ensures a clean, safe, and organized learning environment that promotes student well-being and focus.

B. Instructional Performance

1. Interpersonal Relations:

   1. Creates a classroom environment that encourages respectful and positive interactions among students.

   2. Inspires enthusiasm for learning and curiosity about the world.

   3. Builds strong rapport with students, showing care for their individual needs and progress.

   4. Promotes student autonomy by fostering self-direction, motivation, and ownership of learning.

2. Subject Matter:

   1. Demonstrates deep knowledge of the subject area, presenting material confidently and accurately.

   2. Adapts instruction to meet the diverse learning styles and interests of students, ensuring all students are engaged and challenged.

3. Planning & Materials:

   1. Develops comprehensive and aligned long-range instructional plans that meet curriculum goals and student needs.

   2. Prepares thorough and effective daily lesson plans, utilizing evidence-based practices.

   3. Incorporates a wide range of resources, including digital tools and hands-on materials, to enrich the learning experience.

4. Instructional Techniques & Delivery:

   1. Clearly communicates lesson objectives and their relevance to student learning and future success.

   2. Implements a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate different learning styles, ensuring inclusive and effective instruction.

   3. Assigns meaningful out-of-class work to reinforce in-class learning, where appropriate.

   4. Regularly assesses student progress and communicates performance updates to students, parents, and relevant staff.

5. Classroom Management:

   1. Maintains a disciplined yet supportive learning environment conducive to student success.

   2. Ensures students remain engaged and on-task throughout the lesson.

   3. Employs positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to guide behavior and academic growth, promoting a respectful and focused classroom atmosphere.

Note:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the position. The school division administration reserves the right to modify, assign or remove duties as it deems advisable.

FLSA Status: Exempt