English/Language Arts Teacher - Middle School

                                                ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER – MIDDLE SCHOOL
                                                0.5 - 1.0 FTE

QUALIFICATIONS:            

Required:               

·        Valid State of Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate

·        English Endorsement – BA or BX

Desired:

·        Enthusiastic, flexible, ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators

·        Ability to motivate and inspire middle school students

·        An appreciation for diversity and a desire to assist all students in becoming cross-culturally competent

·        Ability to transform instruction through the creative use of technology

·        Knowledge in instructional practices for varied learning styles and individual student needs

·        Knowledge or training in using the workshop model for reading and writing instruction

·        Excellent organization and communication skills (written, verbal, and listening skills)

·        Understands, values, and positively responds to the unique developmental traits of middle school students

·        Experience teaching middle school students

·        Additional endorsements in Reading (BR or BT)

SALARY:                               Per Contract Schedule

STARTING DATE:               August 2018

CONTACT:                           Interested applicants should apply online: http://www.applitrack.com/kent/onlineapp

DEADLINE:                          Until Filled