Openings as of 4/10/2025
Middle School Teaching

Language Arts Teacher - with/without Co-curriculars

JobID: 1927

Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/Language Arts


Date Posted:
  4/2/2025


Location:
  Simmons Middle School


Position Start Date:
  2025-2026 school year


Closing Date:
  Open until filled


  Salary Range:
According to negotiated agreement

FTE:
1.00

POSITION SUMMARY 
This position is responsible for developing student’s reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through literature analysis, grammar instruction, composition practice, and critical thinking skills. This position aims to improve overall communication abilities and literacy competency across various academic contexts.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.
1. Use a variety of assessment procedures, samples, and instruments to evaluate student learning and provide specific and immediate feedback.
2. Enable students to gain insight and practical application in the section of language arts.
3. Provide instruction by which students develop concepts and understanding of language arts.  
4. Enhance student understanding of grammar, writing mechanics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.  
5. Teach the approved district curriculum to assigned students.
6. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
7. Employ instructional strategies that address a variety of learning styles and strengths.
8. Use a variety of assessment procedures, samples, and instruments to evaluate student learning and provide specific and immediate feedback.
9. Maximize available amount of time for instruction.
10. Establish and maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
11. Maintain an organized and attractive physical classroom environment.
12. Set high expectations and standards for student achievement and behavior as appropriate to age and level of development.
13. Recognize and address disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of district specialists as required.
14. Maintain appropriate classroom management and supervision for all assigned students.
15. Take all reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
16. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location(s) and time(s) designated.
17. Coordinate and supervise field trips as appropriate for assigned teaching area.
18. Assist with the activities of student organizations as assigned.
19. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees.
20. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by participating in district-initiated staff development.
21. Communicate effectively and clearly with others.
22. Use appropriate and effective written and spoken language.
23. Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, school district policy and school administrative requirements.
24. Prepare appropriate lesson plans for substitute teachers.
25. Use appropriate technology for both instructional and management functions.
26. Adhere to all district policies, handbooks, and regulations.
27. Support the philosophy and mission of the Aberdeen School District
28. Other duties as assigned.
 
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
1. Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of teaching and assigned course.
2. Knowledge of writing mechanics and language arts.
3. 3.Ability to represent abstract concepts in concrete ways.
4. Ability to create engaging and effective lesson plans.
 
5. Strong problem-solving skills.
6. Skill in analyzing complex issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
7. Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning
8. Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
9. Ability to develop classroom goals and objectives.
10. Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and assignments.
11. Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assignments and lesson plans.
12. Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
13. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
14. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
15. Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating student activities in a responsible manner.
16. Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
17. Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of students, and meet deadlines.
18. Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
19. Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
20. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
21. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
22. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
23. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
24. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals and students within and outside the organization.
25. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
 
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description 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 or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor. 
 
• This work requires the occasional to frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work has little to no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting (e.g. business office, light traffic). 
• Regular in person attendance is an essential function of the job position.
 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 
• Bachelor’s degree in an approved teaching education program.
• Current and valid South Dakota teaching certificate with endorsements in the areas of the teaching assignment.
• Must be highly qualified for the position according to South Dakota Department of Education guidelines and regulations.
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 
• Minimum of two (2) years industry experience
• Previous teaching experience
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant.
 
 
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.




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