This is the Elementary Education (JK5 teacher pool posting for the 2025/26 school year. Site(s) grade level and FTE are to be determined. Applications may be reviewed as they are received.
Should a vacancy become available in this content area interviews will begin to be scheduled mid to late May 2025 or later.
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The starting salary is based upon the previous number of years of teaching experience.Any parttime parttime position (less than 1.0 FTE) will be proratedto the appropriate FTE.
General Summary:
The Elementary Teacher creates a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. He/she establishes effective rapport with pupils in order to motivate pupils to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each pupils ability. The Elementary Teacher establishes good relationships with parents and other staff members. The Elementary Teacher reports to the building principal.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaches districtapproved curriculum.
- Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Communicates regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day by means of emails newsletters notes phone calls conferences etc.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
- Evaluates pupils academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
- Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
- Is available to students and parents for educationrelated purposes outside the instructional day.
- Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals parents and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
- Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students.
- Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of students work.
- Supervises classroom students and volunteers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelors degree in Elementary Education required.
- LETRS training preferred
- Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate success in area of application.