High School English Language Arts Teacher

Deadline: August 1, 2026

District/Organization: Climax-Scotts Community Schools

Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Position Details

High School English Language Arts Teacher – Climax-Scotts Jr/Sr High School

Job Summary:
Climax-Scotts Jr/Sr High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated High School English Language Arts Teacher to provide engaging instruction that develops students’ reading, writing, communication, analysis, and critical thinking skills. The ideal candidate will foster a positive learning environment that encourages students to engage with literature and informational texts while preparing them for academic success, effective communication, and lifelong learning.

Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based English Language Arts instruction for high school students

• Develop lessons that strengthen reading comprehension, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that supports student learning and growth
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs and abilities of students
• Assess student progress using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies and provide timely feedback to students and families
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and classroom documentation
• Integrate technology and a variety of instructional resources into classroom learning experiences
• Encourage student discussion, collaboration, creativity, and independent thinking
• Collaborate with colleagues to support curriculum development, instructional improvement, and student achievement
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, parent conferences, and school activities as required
• Maintain classroom management practices that promote respect, responsibility, and student engagement
• Ensure compliance with school policies, district expectations, and state educational standards

• Communicate with parents and school counselors on student progress.

Qualifications:
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate English Language Arts endorsement required

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or related field required
• Strong instructional, communication, classroom management, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of current literacy standards, instructional best practices, and assessment strategies
• Ability to effectively engage, motivate, and support high school students
• Experience working with high school students preferred
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Preferred Qualities:
• Passion for literacy education and student achievement

• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive classroom culture
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community members
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school improvement efforts
• Dedication to continuous professional growth and reflective teaching practices

Application Information:
Interested candidates should submit application materials to:

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education shall comply with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Board that no professional staff member, classified employee, or candidate for such a position in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex or marital status, or disability, be discriminated against, excluded from any participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. For questions, contact Doug Newington at 269-746-2401.

E-mail: [email protected]