Middle School ELA Teacher

Middle School ELA Teacher Osage Co R-II School District Linn MS/HS - Linn, Missouri This job is also posted in Osage Co R-II School District Job Details

Job ID:

4940086

Application Deadline:

Aug 01, 2026 6:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 11, 2026 Job Description We are seeking a passionate and student-centered Middle School English Language Arts teacher who is committed to helping students grow as readers, writers, communicators, and critical thinkers. The ideal candidate creates an engaging classroom environment where students feel challenged, supported, and inspired to learn. This teacher will build positive relationships with students, encourage creativity and curiosity, and motivate students to reach high expectations both academically and personally.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid Missouri Secondary Teacher Certification

SUPERVISES

Students assigned directly Other Osage County R-II students

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

JOB GOALS

To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth To motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge To establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement the policies of the Board of Education. Communicate appropriately with supervisors, other employees, students, and visitors. Maintain a friendly and helpful environment. Maintain an acceptable standard of personal appearance. Obtain/maintain full state certification for assigned subject areas. Teach within the course of study for his/her grade level/subject area as prescribed by the state or adopted by the school district. Implement lessons which support the state-mandated courses, the state's tested curriculum, and locally- determined courses. Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods, including alternative intervention strategies, in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction. Evaluate, record, and report student academic and social growth within the guidelines prescribed in state law or adopted by the school district. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior through efficient classroom management procedures. Identify areas of student concern and cooperate with other professional staff members in addressing those areas of concern. Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student progress. Be available for students and parents before and after school. Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs as required by district policy and state guidelines. Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of classroom field trips. Maintain professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities. Develop responsible citizens who have competent social and everyday living skills. Develop independent critical thinkers who are competent writers, speakers, and listeners. Participate in the identification of at -risk and gifted students and implement steps to meet their individual needs, Help students become proficient in using basic technological equipment. Teach from materials which reflect multi-cultural, non-gender-biased, and global experiences. Plan appropriately for substitutes, paraprofessionals, and others who assume responsibilities in his/her classroom. Participate cooperatively with the principal in accordance with the district's teacher evaluation process. Assume responsibility for tasks other than those listed which may be assigned by a supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

147 School Days 10 Contracted PD days 7 Paid Holidays (Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, December 24, December 25, December 31, and January 1)

Total:

164 contracted days

EVALUATOR

Building principal

Position Type:

Full-Time