Middle School ELA Teacher

Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We offer a variety of exciting and innovative educational options for families and staff.

About the role

We are hiring English language arts (ELA) teachers to provide world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers will build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students collaborate toward common learning goals, working alongside other teachers, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate passion for and expertise in reading, writing, speech, and other secondary ELA content
• Provide world-class ELA instruction to middle and high school students
• Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
• Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development
• Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
• Other duties as assigned to support the Lansing School District mission

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or an ELA-related field (e.g., English, Creative Writing, European Literature)
• Previous experience working with middle school and high school students
• Alignment with Lansing School District’s mission and values

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a secondary ELA endorsement (BQ or BX preferred; other subject-specific endorsements may be considered)
• Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
• Training in CRPBIS and related instructional methodologies

Physical Demands

• Move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces
• Frequent verbal communication to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families
• Stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties
• Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students
• Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication
• Lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule

1.0 FTE (8 hours per day, 5 days per week).