Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher
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Job Description
The Western School District is currently seeking Elementary Teachers for several grade levels (grade levels TBD).
Date Posted:
- March 31 2025
Posting Closes:
- When filled
Qualifications:
- A valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate
Starting Date:
- School Year
Classroom Teacher
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing districtapproved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and creating a flexible safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goals etc.
Essential Functions
- Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and smallgroup instruction and student learning.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete recordkeeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievements and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and district policies and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members especially within grade level to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records.
- Supervises students in activities outside the classroom during the school day including activities involving school transportation.
- Administers standardized tests per District testing programs.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be allinclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers printers copy and fax machines and telephones.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
- Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in selfevaluation concerning performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level is a plus.
Employment Type
Full-Time
