2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

 (Posted: 11/05/2026)

 

 

POSITION:  Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher – Ritenour Middle School

                                      

QUALIFICATIONS: Middle School English Language Arts Teacher Certification

 

Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application.
• Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered.
• Upload letter of interest, resume, three (3) letters of recommendation, a copy of your Missouri certification, and transcripts.
• All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately.

Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates 

• To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application.
• Navigate to https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings and select the Employment/Job Listings tab in the left-side menu.
• Click on Internal Applicants. New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee.
• Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings, and verify your employee status to access internal job postings.
• Once logged in, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position.

 

SALARY:               

Teacher Salary Schedule

 

DEADLINE: 

Open until filled 

 

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

 

 

JOB TITLE:   Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

 

Position Summary:   Provides instruction to students in the area of English.  Specifically assist students with core English courses and possibly courses that relate to literature, writing, and grammar.

                 

REPORTS TO:  Principal                             

 

EXAMPLE (S) of WORK PERFORMED:

 

• Instructs students about the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Assigns books and essays for students to read and teaches them how to identify themes, points, of view, and other characteristics.
• Helps students interpret literature and poetry.
• Demonstrates appropriate long and short-term preparation for classroom instruction.
• Holds high expectations for all students and sees themselves as facilitators of student learning.
• Organizes and uses a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in-group settings.
• Assess student progress, provides students and parents with specific feedback, and uses the results to adjust instruction as needed.
• Provides opportunities for academic support and challenge.
• Takes responsibility for teaching the district curriculum as outlined in the curriculum documents.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons units and projects and communicates these objectives to students.
• Keeps abreast of current development in their fields and continues to deepen their understanding of their disciplines.
• Establishes and maintains a functional, attractive, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community.
• Develops classroom rules on behavior procedures, and maintains fair and just order in the classroom.
• Manages discipline in accordance with administrative regulations, school board policies, and legal requirements.
• Develops a repertoire of strategies to manage student behavior, individually and in-groups, in a manner that encourages individual responsibility, self-control, self-discipline, and effective decision-making.
• Takes reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Demonstrates a respectful, cooperative and caring manner with students and adults in the school community.
• Assumes responsibility for the effective functioning of the school to include necessary noninstructional assignments and student management throughout the entire building.
• Maintains complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Contributes to school effectiveness by collaborating with other professionals and participating in school and district activities, such as staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, teacher training workshops and serving on building and district committees.
• Pursues professional growth and development through staff development and opportunities, postgraduate education, membership and participation in professional organizations and attendance at regional, state and national meetings.
• Actively participates in the Performance Based Teacher Evaluation process.
• Supervises students during school-sponsored after school/evening activities.
• Attends meetings and activities outside the normal school day, i.e., professional development activities, parent conferences, open houses and staff meetings.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (*)

 

(*)  When a specific assignment has additional or different ESSENTIAL FUNCTION requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment.

 

• Classroom management requires daily attendance to meet students’ needs.
• Requires travel to work sites within a building
• Interprets test results; reviews and interprets printed reports to obtain information necessary for decision-making, planning and management in assigned area(s).
• Operates specialized equipment such as computers, copiers, DVD’s etc.
• Provides written procedures for plan preparation and implementation; communicates student assignments and behavior problems with others in writing.
• Provides instruction to students; discusses education programs with teachers, administrators, and/or citizens; conducts individual or group meetings; works with students to reinforce learning assignments; assists with the supervision of students; discusses student assignments and behavior problems with others.
• Reviews published educational materials for selection purposes; observes and evaluates student performance; checks student’s work, corrects papers, supervises testing; assesses the accomplishments of students and provides progress reports.

 

 

Physical Demands  (Strength)

 

                -Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

                -Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or

                -Exerts 10 to 20 pounds constantly.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

 

                Vocational Preparation: (Experience)

 

• Successful student teaching experience and/or prior teaching experience in the area of Middle School English.

 

                Education Preparation: (Formal and Informal)

 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Missouri Teaching Certificate-Middle School English Language Arts.