Middle School Teacher: Focus on Tier 1 Acceleration (ELA or Math) 2026-2027

We are looking for a highly skilled educator dedicated to eliminating persistent achievement gaps by ensuring all students have immediate access to high-quality, grade-level content. Unlike traditional remedial models that focus on recovery/remediation this role utilizes a "just-in-time" instructional approach to intentionally integrate prerequisite skills and academic vocabulary to prepare students for current grade-level curriculum. The primary goal is to keep students moving forward on their intended grade-level trajectories by providing support ahead of time so students can enter into Tier 1 instruction with more success. In addition, this role will serve as a unified arts teacher for Grade 8 students based on certification area.Dedicated to transforming outcomes for all students, particularly those who have historically started the year behind grade level.Consistently deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that focuses on helping students access and master current grade-level work.Proactively integrate critical missing prerequisite skills and concepts into lessons just prior to the acquisition of new learning.Use a "laser-focused" approach to address past concepts only within the purposeful context of future learning goals.Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment that recognizes the unique assets of every learner while holding high academic expectations for all.Engage in deep unit and lesson internalization of High-Quality Instructional Resources (HQIRs) to identify necessary foundational knowledge for upcoming lessons.Use curriculum-embedded assessments to determine "just-in-time" whether students possess the specific learning needed for the next grade-level concept.Analyze universal screening and diagnostic data to proactively plan subsequent differentiated instruction and identify students needing additional intervention.Actively participate in MTSS and grade-level teaming structures to support school-level learning acceleration efforts.Utilize dedicated time within flexible schedules to study curriculum, practice lessons, and reflect on student progress with peers.Participate in ongoing professional learning focused on the effective implementation and internalization of adopted high-quality instructional materials.A firm belief that students learn more when they experience learning acceleration rather than remediation, which can widen academic gaps.The ability to move away from re-teaching long lists of missed skills (remediation) in favor of identifying and addressing specific gaps in critical concepts.Applicants must hold a valid Kentucky Certification in Middle Grades English/Language Arts (ELA) or Math, along with meeting all other Bullitt County Public Schools (BCPS) employment requirements.This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary based on board approved salary schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.