Long Term Middle School ELA Teacher

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching
Date Posted:
7/8/2026
Location:
H.W. Porter
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Long-Term Middle School ELA Teacher (Grade 6)
Columbia Public Schools is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Long-Term Substitute Teacher for English Language Arts at Horace W. Porter School.This position will begin on August 24, 2026, and will run at least until December 24, 2026.

• Essential Performance Responsibilities
• Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in school building environments.
Qualifications Profile

• Certification: 305, 215 or 015

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
Rate of pay starts at $52,928 depending on experience. There are no benefits associated with this position.
FLSA Status: Exempt