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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: TMCMS Teacher, Grades 6-8, English Language Arts or Mathematics

POSITION: Middle School Teacher, Grades 6-8, English Language Arts or Mathematics Assignment - Turtle Mountain Community Middle School

DEPARTMENT: Middle School Education / English Language Arts or Mathematics

REPORTS TO: TMCMS District Principal, and TMCS District Administration

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: School Calendar Year 2026-2027 (185 days)

LOCATION: Turtle Mountain Community Middle School

RANGE OF SALARY: Based on the current Belcourt School District #7 Teacher's Negotiated Agreement and qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Middle School Teacher, Grades 6-8, English Language Arts or Mathematics Assignment, provides high-quality instruction in the assigned content area for students at Turtle Mountain Community Middle School. The assignment may include English Language Arts, Mathematics, or another closely related middle school instructional assignment based on student need, staffing needs, licensure, and administrative assignment.

The teacher creates a respectful, structured, and culturally responsive classroom environment that supports student engagement, standards-based instruction, academic growth, and personal responsibility. The teacher is expected to demonstrate strong instructional ability in the assigned content area, use assessment data to guide instruction, provide appropriate intervention and enrichment, and support the district's instructional priorities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific to Instruction and Curriculum

• Plan, prepare, and deliver daily instruction aligned to North Dakota standards, district curriculum, priority standards, and building instructional expectations in the assigned content area.
• Teach grade-level English Language Arts and/or Mathematics standards using developmentally appropriate, evidence-based, and standards-based instructional practices.
• Develop clear lesson objectives, instructional tasks, assessments, and student products that are aligned to the standard, academic vocabulary, and expected level of rigor.
• Provide instruction using a balance of whole-group, small-group, and individualized learning opportunities to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Use content-specific instructional strategies that support student learning in English Language Arts, Mathematics, or the assigned middle school content area.
• Use culturally responsive instructional practices that reflect the strengths, experiences, and cultural heritage of Turtle Mountain Community Schools students and families.

Specific to Content Area Instruction

• For an English Language Arts assignment, teach and reinforce reading comprehension, close reading, text analysis, vocabulary, written expression, grammar, speaking, listening, research, and evidence-based communication skills.
• For a Mathematics assignment, teach and reinforce grade-level mathematical reasoning, computation, problem solving, numeracy, mathematical vocabulary, use of models, and application of mathematical concepts.
• Develop content-area lessons that require students to think critically, explain their reasoning, support answers with evidence, solve problems, communicate clearly, and demonstrate understanding through aligned student work.
• Use formative assessment, checks for understanding, questioning, student discourse, modeling, guided practice, and independent practice to strengthen student mastery of grade-level standards.
• Provide intervention, reteaching, enrichment, and academic support based on student performance, instructional data, and demonstrated student needs.

Specific to Assessment, Data, and Intervention

• Use formative, benchmark, interim, classroom-based, and summative assessment data to monitor student progress and guide instructional decisions.
• Analyze student work and assessment results to identify skill gaps, adjust instruction, form instructional groups, and provide targeted interventions.
• Provide timely, consistent, and appropriate academic support for students who are not yet meeting grade-level expectations in the assigned content area.
• Participate in MTSS, data meetings, grade-level meetings, PLCs, student referral meetings, and other school improvement processes as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student grades, attendance, progress, behavior, interventions, parent contact, and other required documentation.

Specific to Classroom Management and Student Support

• Create and maintain a classroom environment that is safe, respectful, structured, student-centered, and conducive to learning.
• Establish, teach, and consistently reinforce classroom expectations, procedures, and routines that support positive behavior and academic success.
• Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, and supports for students with IEPs, 504 plans, English Learner needs, and other identified learning needs.
• Collaborate with special education staff, interventionists, counselors, administrators, and families to support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Take reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, technology, and school facilities.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with students, parents/guardians, staff, administrators, and community members.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, assessments, reports, correspondence, and other written materials in a professional and timely manner as required by administration.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, school improvement work, district initiatives, and required training activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable student privacy, personnel, FERPA, FLSA, HIPAA, and district confidentiality requirements.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, punctuality, reliability, positive communication, and ethical judgment.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and staff in areas of lawfulness, behavior, respect, and professional character.
• Perform other duties as assigned by TMCMS Administration or TMCS District Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid North Dakota Educator's Professional License is required.
• Must be appropriately licensed to teach grades 6-8 in the assigned subject area under North Dakota ESPB requirements.
• Elementary Education 1st-8th licensure may be considered when the license properly authorizes instruction at the middle school level. Middle School English/Language Arts, Middle School Mathematics, English 5-12, Mathematics 5-12, or other applicable ESPB-approved credentialing may also be considered based on the assignment.
• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Middle Level Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, or a closely related educational field required, provided the applicant holds or is eligible for the appropriate North Dakota licensure for the assignment.
• For an English Language Arts assignment, preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated strength, successful teaching experience, coursework, endorsement, training, or documented instructional effectiveness in English Language Arts, reading, writing, literacy, language development, and standards-based ELA instruction.
• For a Mathematics assignment, preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated strength, successful teaching experience, coursework, endorsement, training, or documented instructional effectiveness in mathematics, mathematical reasoning, problem solving, numeracy, and standards-based math instruction.
• Ability to teach grade-level standards, unpack standards, align lesson objectives and student tasks to the rigor of the standard, and use assessment data to adjust instruction required.
• Knowledge of middle school learners, adolescent development, classroom management, differentiated instruction, intervention practices, MTSS, and data-based decision-making preferred.
• Experience using formative, benchmark, interim, and summative assessment data to plan instruction and monitor student progress preferred.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with students, staff, parents/guardians, administrators, and community members.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, lesson plans, instructional documents, parent communication, and other written materials in a professional format.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs, web-based platforms, email, documents, spreadsheets, student information systems, assessment systems, and instructional technology tools.
• Experience with culturally responsive practices, trauma-informed practices, and working with Native American students and families preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgment, and demonstrate ethical decision-making.
• Must pass a background check and meet all district employment requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the Belcourt School District #7 website via the Applicant Tracking System:

https://www.belcourt.k12.nd.us/ > Careers > Vacancies > All Jobs

https://phl.applitrack.com/belcourt/onlineapp/default.aspx 

Upload all required application materials, including transcripts, licensure documents, certificates, three letters of recommendation, and any other relevant credentials. Incomplete applications may not be considered. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check in accordance with district policy.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This Vacancy Announcement outlines the essential functions of the position, but does not prescribe or restrict every duty that may be assigned. Responsibilities may be adjusted by TMCMS Administration or TMCS District Administrative Leadership to meet district, student, and staffing needs, as well as applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Belcourt School District #7 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.