Date Available:
08/03/2026

JOB TITLE: 7th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) Months

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

Franklin Special District seeks top talent committed to fostering student success through a supportive, inclusive work environment. With competitive benefits and a best-in-class work culture, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to attract professionals who bring creativity, dedication, and a student-centered approach to their roles, supporting a diverse community and helping prepare every student for lifelong achievement. We're focused on building a team that values excellence, making a meaningful impact on our schools and community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher will provide high-quality literacy instruction to students in 7th grade using evidence-based practices aligned with the Tennessee Academic Standards and the Science of Reading. The teacher will foster reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary development, writing proficiency, and a lifelong love of literature. This role includes creating a welcoming, culturally responsive classroom environment and partnering with colleagues to ensure student success across all content areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Deliver rigorous, standard-aligned ELA instruction to support all domains of literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language).
Use structured literacy and foundational skills instruction grounded in the Science of Reading.
Develop and implement district adopted high quality instructional materials that address individual student needs and promote mastery of the Tennessee ELA Standards.
Employ formative and summative assessments to measure student growth and guide instruction.
Differentiate instruction for diverse learners, including students receiving Tier II/III RTI support, students with IEPs/504s, English Learners, and advanced learners.
Incorporate culturally relevant texts and student voice in the curriculum.
Create a classroom environment that fosters curiosity, student agency, academic discussion, and mutual respect.
Collaborate with grade-level teams, interventionists, and instructional coaches to analyze data and align instructional strategies.
Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), faculty meetings, district-wide PD, and ongoing coaching.
Use district-supported digital tools and platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, LMS, reading diagnostics) to enhance instruction and communication.
Maintain accurate student records, prepare progress reports, and communicate with families about student progress.
Uphold district expectations related to behavior, classroom management, and the use of restorative practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, English, Literacy, or a related field (Master's preferred).
Valid Tennessee Teaching License with appropriate endorsement for English Language Arts (K-5 endorsement qualifies; 6-12 or 7-12 English endorsement qualifies)
Knowledge of Tennessee ELA Academic Standards and best practices in literacy instruction.
Experience or training in Science of Reading, structured literacy, and universal screeners and progress monitoring tools (e.g., AimsWeb, Acadience).
Commitment to ongoing professional growth and the FSD mission of inclusive excellence.
Previous successful teaching experience in upper elementary or middle grades preferred.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectively
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and vendors
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and vendors
Ability to effectively perform job duties with minimum supervision
Demonstrated problem solving and time management abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting
Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior (only after training completed)
May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather), exposure to noise
Work with frequent interruptions

Application Procedure:
Apply online

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