Elementary 4th Grade Talented & Gifted (TAG) Program Teacher, 1.0 FTE, 202627 school year
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Job Location:
Traverse City, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is the 4th Grade Elementary Talented & Gifted (TAG) program teachervacancy posting for the 2026/27 school year. Site is to be determined.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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TCEA Employee Group
The starting salary is based upon the previous number of years of teaching experience.
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 district-approved 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 education-related 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 requiredor alternative route to teaching certification program required.
- LETRS training preferred.
- Talented & Gifted program teaching experience preferred.
- Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate success in area of application.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Computer Operation
- EDI
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Cordova
- Writing Skills
About Company
To be considered in the applicant pool for an open position, please apply at www.tcaps.net/jobs.
