Teacher 6th Grade ScienceSTEM
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
6thGrade Science/STEM Teacher
School Year
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:As per the current Midland County Education Association (MCEA) Agreement
DEADLINE:Until filled
POSITION SUMMARY
Instruct students in activities designed to promote social physical and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature able and responsible citizens.
SALARY:As per the salary schedule in the Midland County Education Association (MCEA) Agreement.
CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required at appropriate grade level for assignment DX or DIadditional certifications may be required to support teaching assignments in STEMspecific courses.
- Properly Placed (previously HQ) with required endorsements as determined by district assignment
- Additional education/training in specific area may be required depending on assignment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Successfully complete district assigned trainings per established deadlines job specific training will be provided as available
- Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Maintain an organized environment
- Work independently as well as with a team
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality with regard to all district related matters and records
- Teach district approved curriculum
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
- Administer and develop subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans
- Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations students achievements developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
- Available to students and parents for educationrelated purposes outside the instructional day as needed
- Assess student progress towards objectives expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration
- Collaborate with instructional staff other school personnel parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
- Demonstrate and differentiate methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and results in student growth
- Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study
- Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
- Monitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom school grounds hallways restrooms field trips etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
- Participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required resulting in optimum performance
- Prepare a variety of written materials (e.g. grades lesson plans following scope and sequence correspondence with parents and students examinations and quizzes attendance anecdotal records etc. for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
- Maintain accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administrative regulations
- Use various tools to assess the growth and achievement of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
- Evaluate pupils academic and social growth keep appropriate hard copy and webbased records and prepare progress/grade reports
- Accommodate the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
- Participate in coteaching situations with a special education teacher as assigned
- Support other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans
- Direct student teachers support staff and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students
- Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
- Report incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse harassment zero tolerance offenses etc. for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies
- Respond to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution
- Respond in a timely manner to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers parents administrators students central office staff etc. for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or direction
- Predictable reliable attendance
- Fine motor skills and ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted to assist with student behavior management to ensure student safety and to lift and move equipment and supplies
- Able to stand or sit for long periods of time (up to entire shift as tasks require) as well as stoop squat bend crouch reach kneel and climb stairs frequently during the shift
- Able to ride in a vehicle as necessary (e.g. training on occasion)
- Able to work indoors and outdoors during all seasons/weather/temperatures as permitted
- May require travel to offsite teaching location(s)
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
- Communicate effectively via districtassigned email on a daily basis as determined by supervisor
- Accurately complete absence reporting via tracking system per assigned deadlines
- Consistent and reliable performance of job responsibilities
- Perform additional responsibilities related to atrisk populations as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent
- Perform other job responsibilities deemed appropriate by the building administrator and/or Superintendent
Come Join Midland Public Schools!
The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEMdegreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strongskilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters ofDow Chemicalas well as large employers such asMyMichigan HealthDupont andCorteva. Midland provides bigcity amenities with a smalltown feel and is the home toMidland Center for the ArtsGreater Midland Community CenterGreat Lakes Loons/Dow DiamondDow Gardensand theWhiting Foresthome of the 1400footlong canopy walk soaring up to 40 feet above the ground.
Please visit theMidland Public Schools websitefor more information along theMidland Awaitsvideo where youll learn more about why Midland is the perfect place for you!
Application Procedure:
When applying for a position with the Midland Public Schools interested candidates must complete an application in order to be considered an official applicant. (Internal candidates: Please feel free to complete the shorter internal application if you have access to a networked school computer otherwise the detailed application will be necessary.
To complete the application process you will need to complete the online application at . Your application will be retained in active status for one school year. If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview. Please do not send paper documents! When completing your application you will submit your documents electronically. If you cannot upload your documents be prepared to provide this information should you be called for an interview. Note: You assure that we have a complete record of your candidacy if you upload all materials yourself.
Thank you for your interest in Midland Public Schools!
Employment Type
Full-Time
