Middle School 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

TRENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICTJOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: English Language Arts Teacher - 7th Grade for 2026-2027 School YearTrenton Rosenwald Middle SchoolTerm of Employment: Two Hundred (200) Days ContractImmediate Supervisor: Building Level PrincipalQualifications: Tennessee LicensureHighly Qualified Grades 5-8Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the Trenton Special School District policies and philosophy.Skills:Be a mature individualHave the ability to conform to an established work scheduleHave effective interpersonal skillsHave the ability to communicate in a concise and effective mannerHave the ability to understand and follow instructions preciselyHave the ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentialityHave the ability to work with studentsHave the ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without the loss of efficiency or composure.Responsibilities:Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following: Planning and implementing the daily program using current state standardsPlanning and preparing the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and suppliesAttendance is an essential function of this jobSupervise the classroomMaintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the District at all timesTreat all children with dignity and respectSupervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of children. Maintain a neat and organized classroom.Supervise activities to ensure safety at all times.Physical Requirements:Must have the ability to: In case of an emergency, must be able to lift or assist in lifting a student in needWork with children on the floorWork outdoors in any variety of weatherRepetitive bending, stretching, and stoopingClimb up and down stairsHave mobility required to ensure the safety of childrenHave visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of childrenAssist in bus loading and unloadingProvide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilitiesGeneral Requirements:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.Evaluation: Conducted by the building level administrators and Central Office supervisory staff.Applications should be completed on line at . Transfer requests should be sent to Tim Haney, Director of Schools at 201 W. Tenth Street, Trenton, TN 38382. For further information call (731) 855-1191 or email or contact Cortnee Wilkes at (731) 855-2422 or email . Transfer requests will be accepted through the close of business hours March 25, 2026 . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.The Trenton Special School District offers its program and employment to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, age, national origin, gender or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.