TITLE: English Language Arts Teacher (7th Grade)
SALARY: $48,851-87,191 depending on experience and education level
*Benefits Information Attached.
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Certified Staff
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Middle School ELA Endorsement
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SCHEDULE: All teachers teach six classes and have one personal plan period and one team plan period along with a 30-minute duty-free lunch.
GENERAL PURPOSE: To prepare and provide grade-relevant learning experiences that enable students to learn the principles of the English language in a way that will prepare them for success in future courses and 21st Century careers. All learning experiences must be designed from a standards-first approach.
SALARY & BENEFITS: This is a 180 day position with benefits commensurate with the local bargaining unit contract. The final salary will correspond to that of an existing staff with the same recognized experience and educational qualifications. The starting salary in 2026-27 for a 1st year teacher with zero years of experience is $48,851 (not including TRS). Coaching & sponsorships are available and interested staff are encouraged and supported in getting involved in school-life beyond the classroom.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Complete online application found at www.morton709.org and upload a letter of interest, resume, license, unofficial transcript(s), and three reference letters.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: MJHS is a 7th and 8th Grade junior high by name, but a middle school by philosophy. 7th Graders are divided into two teams (Green and White) and are assigned a core-teaching group consisting of a science teacher, two language arts teachers, a math teacher, and a social studies teacher. 8th Graders are divided up the same way (Red and Gray teams) and are assigned the same core of teachers. Each student then is assigned to one or two Encore classes for each nine-week time period. Every student also has daily physical education. Students may also choose to participate in band, orchestra, or choir. A full array of successful athletics are available as well as a wide variety of activities and clubs are also offered. One benefit of teaming is for a group of teachers to get to know the same group of students. This allows teachers to meet collectively and proactively collaborate in instructional planning. It also allows teachers to react quickly to student needs. Each team of teachers have daily common planning time available to meet with students and parents. Some of our favorite traditions include our staff Halloween competition and assembly, community pep rallies following state tournament appearances, dodgeball tournament benefiting the Gameball Run, Grandparents' Day,
and step-up days. We also host two successful community events, the Halloween Spooktacular and Girls Night Out cheer and dance clinic.
