51027 Teacher, Language Arts Middle School

Monroe County School District FL

$62K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Florida certification in English (grades 6-12) required
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Literature, Creative Writing, or Language Arts preferred
  • Passing scores on FTCE Subject Area Exam in English 6-12 if major is other than English
  • Minimum 5 years of teaching experience preferred
  • Strong classroom management and instructional skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for 7th grade Language Arts
  • Assess student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly
  • Foster a positive learning environment to encourage student participation
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and student outcomes
  • Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress and school initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Employee Benefits Guide with detailed information
  • Choice between Florida Retirement System Pension or Investment Plan
  • 10 days of paid leave during the school year
  • Support for obtaining Florida certification through instructional videos
  • Access to testing preparation materials for certification exams
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Instructional Middle School/Language Arts

Date Posted:
7/14/2026

Location:
Marathon Middle/High School

Date Available:
08/03/2026
Location: Marathon Middle/High School
Address: 350 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon, FL 33050
Start/Dismissal Times: 7:25 AM - 2:30 PM
Position: Teacher, Language Arts Middle School
Grade Level: 7th Grade

Start Date: August 3, 2026
Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,700 to $104,700, commensurate with experience.
Detailed compensation info for newly hired teachers is available in our Instructional Salary Placement Guide for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Benefits: Explore our comprehensive 2026 Employee Benefits Guide with insurance premium rates conveniently listed on page 13.
Retirement: Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.
Leave: Teachers who start in August earn a total of 10 days of paid leave during the year.
Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in English (grades 6-12) is a prerequisite for teaching in field. The Bureau of Educator Certification has developed instructional videos to guide applicants through the certification process, covering topics such as Florida's Online Educator Certification System Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.do to login or create a new user account.
How to become FL certified in English (grades 6-12):
  1. Out-of-State Certification: If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.
  2. English Major: Commonly accepted bachelor's (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include: English, Literature (English), Creative Writing, Language Arts.
  3. Other Majors: For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in English 6 12 is required. Visit the testing website http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp for further details. The English 6 12 subject area exam is divided into two sections: a multiple-choice section and a written performance section. You can split the sections into two appointments of one section each or take both sections in one appointment. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase through The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring. Free sample questions are available here. If at first you don't succeed, you may retest every 30 days.

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