Teacher: KHPS Middle School English Language Arts

Teacher:

KHPS Middle School English Language Arts Kenowa Hills Public Schools Kenowa Hills Middle School - Grand Rapids, Michigan This job is also posted in Kenowa Hills Public Schools, and Kent ISD Job Details

Job ID:

5771728

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 1, 2026 Job Description

POSITION

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

LOCATION

Kenowa Hills Middle School

START DATE/CALENDAR

August 2026 / Per 2026-27 District Calendar and KHEA Master Agreement

SALARY/BENEFITS

As outlined in the KHEA Master Agreement SUMMARY Kenowa Hills Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 and is committed to ensuring high levels of learning for all students through strong relationships, engaging instruction, and a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement. As part of Kenowa Hills Public Schools, we believe every student can succeed when provided with rigorous instruction, meaningful support, and a sense of belonging. We are seeking a passionate, student-centered English Language Arts teacher who is committed to helping all students become skilled readers, writers, communicators, and critical thinkers. While this position includes responsibility for grade-level ELA instruction, a significant component of the role involves providing targeted literacy intervention and support to students who are performing below grade level. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of adolescent literacy development and demonstrate expertise in structured literacy practices, intervention strategies, small-group instruction, and data-driven decision making. Candidates with elementary literacy backgrounds, LETRS training, Science of Reading knowledge, reading intervention experience, or experience implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will embrace Kenowa Hills' commitment to Capturing Kids' Hearts, trauma-informed practices, relationship-centered learning, and collaborative problem-solving to ensure every student experiences academic growth and success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with English Language Arts (BX) endorsement and appropriate grade-level distinctions required Additional endorsement in English (BA), Reading, Elementary Education, Special Education, or other literacy-related areas preferred LETRS training, Science of Reading training, Structured Literacy training, or equivalent literacy intervention training strongly preferred Experience providing reading intervention, literacy support, and targeted small-group instruction strongly preferred Experience utilizing assessment data, progress monitoring tools, and intervention systems to identify learning gaps and accelerate student growth preferred Knowledge of adolescent literacy development, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, writing instruction, and literacy intervention practices Experience with i-Ready, MTSS, intervention programming, and data-driven instructional decision-making preferred Commitment to Capturing Kids' Hearts (CKH), trauma-informed practices, and relationship-centered educational practices Strong classroom management, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills Ability to adapt instruction to meet diverse academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and executive functioning needs Willingness to participate in district-provided training opportunities, including CPI, CPR/First Aid, and district instructional initiatives Required knowledge of skills and abilities related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence Knowledge of one's own competence in the area of diversity and equity, how this influences behavior, and a desire to learn about others' identities and experiences

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants can submit their application online @ https://khps.schoolspring.com/. Please include all transcripts, certifications, resumes, and letters of reference.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until filled

WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENT

This position is an in-person role requiring regular, on-site attendance. The essential functions of this position cannot be performed remotely.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment through Livescan fingerprinting. The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs, services, activities, or employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Director of Human Resources Kenowa Hills Public Schools 2325 Four Mile Road NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Phone:

616-784-2511 Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

Position Type:

Full-Time