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Central High School

CHS: English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher, English (BA) or Language Arts (BX) endorsement required, 6-12 grade level, 1.0 FTE, 2026/27 school year

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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.

$65,486 / year median in Michigan

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Job Description

CHS:
English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher, English (BA) or Language Arts (BX) endorsement required, 6-12 grade level, 1.0 FTE, 2026/27 school year Traverse City Area Public Schools Central High School - Traverse City, Michigan This job is also posted in Traverse City Area Public Schools Job Details
Job ID:
5821918
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Sep 1, 2026 Job Description This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) high school English Language Arts (ELA) teacher posting. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Click here to see a day in the life of a TCAPS teacher! TCEA Employee Group TCEA Master Agreement TCEA Employee Benefits The starting salary is based upon the previous number of years of teaching experience. Any part-time part-time position (less than 1.0 FTE) will be prorated to the appropriate FTE.
General Summary:
The High School Teacher assists students in learning the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The High School Teacher reports to the building principal.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaches district-approved curriculum. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day. Supervises classroom, students and volunteers. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education required. Must be highly qualified in the subject matter assigned. Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a secondary (6-12 or 7-12 grade band) English (BA) and/or Language Arts (BX) endorsement area. Additional endorsement areas preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate success in area of application.
Position Type:
Full Time, School Year
Salary:
$46,909 to $89,792 TCEA - contract