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Job Title:REPORTS TO:
English Language Arts Teacher
Building Principal

JOB SPECIFICS: The teacher shall serve as the education leader in a
middle school English Language Arts classroom at the
start of the 2026-2027 school year

DISTRICT AND JOB DESCRIPTION: Elk Rapids Schools has approximately 975 students in grades K-12
and is located in the northwest lower peninsula of Michigan. The District also serves as an authorizer of Mill
Creek Academy, a K-5th-grade District that educates approximately 230 students. Elk Rapids Schools is an
education leader within the Northwest Education Services Intermediate School District and is eager to
interview the best candidates for this vacancy.
Cherryland Middle School is seeking a motivated, passionate, engaged, and dedicated English Language Arts
teacher to make a difference in our community and district. This position offers the opportunity to make a
meaningful impact on the lives of students by fostering a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom
environment. The ideal candidate will commit to educational excellence, effective classroom management, and
a collaborative approach to working with all students, colleagues, parents, and community members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Establish a classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of
the district curriculum and the vision of high-quality instruction.
? Establish a classroom culture that supports the non-academic needs of all students in order to remove
barriers that interfere with academic success.
? Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
? Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
? Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
? Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
? Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students, provide appropriate feedback on work, and
use information to adjust teaching strategies according to student needs.
? Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
? Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student
progress and student needs.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified candidates should skillfully demonstrate the following competencies:
? Strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students.
? Ability to motivate students and influence student behaviors.
? Willingness and capacity to hold ongoing instructional-specific conversations designed to focus
conversations and efforts on improving student learning.

? Commitment to coordinate instruction within and across grade levels.
? Competence to collect and analyze data to inform instructional decisions.
? Ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment of mutual respect, teamwork, and
accountability.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Required:
? Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with English (BA or BX) endorsement for grades 6-12 or K-8
? Completion of an approved teacher preparation program
? Bachelor’s degree in English, Language Arts, Education, or related field
? Passing score on the MTTC English exam
? Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver engaging standards-based instruction

Preferred:
? Additional certifications
? Prior experience as an educator
? Experience working with middle school students

OTHER INFORMATION:
Salary: Based on experience and qualifications within the EREA Contract
Posting Timeline: Posted until July 15, 2026, or until filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current resume, transcripts, and three letters of
reference via Unified Talent by going to the Elk Rapids Schools website: www.erschools.com. On the main
page, select “District” and then “Employment Opportunities.” Applicants can also send the required information
to the Principal, Josh Haggerty. jhaggerty@erschools.com