Junior High English Language Arts Teacher

Junior High English Language Arts Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Lisbon Community School District is seeking a dedicated and student-centered educator to serve as a Junior High English Language Arts Teacher for grades 7 and 8 at Lisbon Secondary School. The successful candidate will create engaging learning experiences that help students develop strong reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills aligned to the Iowa Core ELA Standards.

This position will teach English Language Arts courses for 7th and 8th grade students within our secondary program. Lisbon operates as a K–12 building, with grades 7–12 considered part of the secondary division. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping students grow as readers, writers, and communicators while building strong relationships that support student success.

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with the Iowa Core English Language Arts Standards
• Develop engaging lessons that promote literacy, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to support diverse learners
• Assess student progress and use data to inform instruction
• Collaborate with colleagues through the district’s Professional Learning Community (PLC) process
• Maintain effective communication with students, families, and staff
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment
• Integrate technology and real-world connections into instruction
• Support the district’s Portrait of a Graduate competencies

• Valid Iowa teaching license with appropriate endorsement (5–12 English/Language Arts or Middle School Language Arts preferred)
• Knowledge of Iowa Core ELA Standards
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement

Located 20 minutes from Cedar Rapids and 25 minutes from Iowa City, Lisbon offers access to a thriving corridor while maintaining the benefits of a close-knit community. Approximately 350 elementary students benefit from a rigorous curriculum, and Lisbon students utilize our 1‑to‑1 computing initiative to achieve personal and district goals.

The Lisbon Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Equity Coordinator at .

Position Type: Full-time

Job : 5571079

• Jack Leighty , Secondary Principal
• Lisbon Middle School
• Phone:
• Email: jleighty.ia.us