1.0 FTE Probationary ELA Teacher - Grade 8 JobID: 335 Position Type: Instructional/ English Language Arts + Date Posted: 7/18/2025 + Location: Gananda Middle School + Date Available: 08/26/2025 + Closing Date: Until Filled Gananda Middle School is seeking a passionate and dedicated 8th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ELA curriculum, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for all students. Salary range $48,300 - $52,252 based on degree and years of experience. Responsibilities: + Develop and implement engaging and effective ELA lesson plans aligned with NYS learning standards. + Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and respectful of diverse student needs. + Assess student progress and provide timely feedback to students and parents. + Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instruction. + Participate in school-wide initiatives and professional development opportunities. Qualifications: + NYS Teaching Certification in English Language Arts (7-12) + Bachelor's degree in English, Education, or related field. + Experience teaching ELA at the middle school level is highly desirable. + Strong understanding of adolescent development and effective teaching strategies. + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write('