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West Ottawa Public Schools

English Language Arts Teacher 6th Grade

Pay: $55,000/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Holland, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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What they do

An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.

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Job Description

English Language Arts Teacher 6th Grade 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 1138 136th Ave, Holland, MI 49424 From $55,000 a year West Ottawa Public Schools 21 reviews From $55,000 a year

JobID:

4062

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching/English Language Arts Date Posted:

7/17/2026

Location:

Harbor Lights Middle School Date Available:

08/24/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Position:

ELA Teacher 6th Grade Posting # 4062

Posting Dates:

July 17, 2026 -

Until Filled Reports To:

Harbor Lights Middle School Principal Beginning:

August 2026 •Minimum starting salary of $55,000 a year•

Qualifications:

Valid Michigan teaching certificate required. Must be highly qualified to teach Middle School English Highly Qualified English Language Arts ( BA or BX) endorsements preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Use research-based practices to deliver high-impact instruction Have the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners Demonstrate ability to collaborate and also use data to drive instruction - specifically to adjust instruction to students reading below grade level Understanding of the 5 Big Ideas of Reading Experience with EL students preferred Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Reaching :

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Lifting :

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Grasping :

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Talking :

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing :

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound. Repetitive motions : Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is subject to environmental conditions. The worker should provide consistent and reliable attendance.