A Middle or High School Teacher teaches middle school students, usually in grades 6 - 12, in a public or private school. Teaches one subject, or a group of subjects, such as math and science; works with one class all year or teaches different classes of students throughout the day. May mentor students, coach a school team or advise a student club. May specialize in working with students learning English or students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
Middle School Expressive Arts Teacher - 50%
Middlebury Community Schools
NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- MIDDLEBURY, Indiana This job is also posted in Middlebury Community School Corp
Job Details
Job ID:
5859921
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
•This .5 teaching position will fill an elective spot at the middle school. We will consider all licensures, including FACS, Foreign Language, Art, etc.•
JOB GOALS
To instruct students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and academic growth by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Meet professional responsibilities.
Plan and organize instruction to achieve general and course proficiencies.
Provide effective instruction using a variety of strategies, which bring about desired student proficiencies.
Assess student progress, maintain records and communicate ongoing student progress and growth.
Organize and manage the classroom environment to maximize learning.
Demonstrate effective communication skills with students, parents/guardians, and community.
Demonstrate effective people skills.
Interpret student data.
Incorporate technology to enhance instruction, as appropriate.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Four-year college or university degree. Valid teaching license with required level certification.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of children, parents or employees of the school organization. Ability to effectively communicate through technology.
MATHEMATICAL SKILL
Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts appropriate for grade level content required. Ability to read, interpret, and display data.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in digital, written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATION
Certification by the State of Indiana in teaching area(s). Must have current CPR certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 10-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee should be able to use the following machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work: computer, pen; pencil; pointer; Promethean Board; projection equipment; public address system; tape recorder; charts; diagrams; examinations; manuals; maps; publications; reference books; textbooks; technology; DVD player, CD player, internet, internet sites, email, student data management sites such as GradeBook and Power School, WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Number of days per certified contract. Salary is determined by teacher contract.
EVALUATION
Evaluation as described in the staff evaluation document.
