Butler Middle School has a 8th grade Reading/Writing workshop position available. The school is seeking a teacher who has the following qualities:

*build positive relationships with students in order to inspire them to work toward mastery of the standards

*experience teaching within the reading and writing workshop model

has extensive knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and ability to implement curriculum aligned to the CCSS

*work collaboratively in professional learning communities

*plan instruction based on students' needs

*utilize technology and optimize its instructional value

*able to positively impact students and colleagues

*open to growing professionally through coaching and other opportunities

*has a strong understanding of the Comprehensive Literacy Model.