2025-2026 Certified Grades 6 – 8 English Language Arts Teacher at Jefferson Middle School Position Available In Jefferson, Tennessee

2025-2026 Certified Grades 6•8 English Language Arts Teacher at Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson County School District
Jefferson Middle School•Jefferson City, Tennessee This job is also posted in Jefferson County School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5068324

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Mar 31, 2025

Starting Date:

Jul 29, 2025
Job Description

Requirements:

License to teach Grades 6•8 English Language Arts in public schools in Tennessee
Benefits include: Health Insurance (some options include premiums that are 100% paid for the employee); $20,000 life insurance policy; enrollment in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (5% employee contribution required); optional dental and/or vision insurance; paid sick days; paid personal days; paid holidays
The Jefferson County Schools Professional Educators Collaborative Conference Act (PECCA) current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is linked to below:
MOU Approved Until 3-1-26.pdf

PLEASE PROVIDE A COMPLETE APPLICATION WITH COPIES OF PRAXIS SCORE REPORTS, OTHER ASSESSMENT SCORE REPORTS, TRANSCRIPTS, AND EVALUATION SCORES

(IF

APPLICABLE

)

ATTACHED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION. JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications
Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement(s)
Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Basic understanding of and skill with computer technology for personal and presentation applications.
Meets health and physical requirements Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares lesson plans for course(s) of study taught;
Aligns course(s) curriculum(s) taught with state curriculum standards.
Uses a variety of teaching strategies to differentiate for student learning;
Prepares, administers, and records student assessments for subjects taught;
Assigns lessons routinely and grades student work in a timely manner;
Maintains order in classroom, play areas, and common areas of the school;
Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning and socially appropriate for the age of students taught;
Counsels students as needed for academic or social needs;
Consults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems with specific students;
Communicates with parents regularly through verbal and written form;
Schedules parent conferences as directed by the system and as needed in particular cases;
Keeps accurate attendance and academic performance records for assigned students;
Reports to proper authorities and principal when knowledgeable or suspicious that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to be at risk as a result of abuse or neglect;
Represents the school system in a positive manner within the community;
Participates in school level faculty meetings, system professional development and in-service meetings, and other workshops for teacher training;
Assists in upholding board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations;
Supervises activities such as field trips, group activities, athletic events, club meetings, or other school related events that foster student understanding of their social environment;
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$47,500 Per Year
Job Requirements