5th Grade Teacher

Buchanan Community Schools•Buchanan, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Buchanan Community Schools is seeking qualified applicants for a 5th Grade Teacher position at Buchanan Middle School for the 26-27 school year. The role involves creating a flexible, developmentally appropriate elementary grade program and a positive learning environment. The teacher will foster student growth, establish rapport, motivate students, and build strong relationships with parents, the community, and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor or Masters degree
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, Elementary K-5 All Subjects (ZG), K-8 All subjects (ZC), Upper Elementary (ZP), General Elementary (ZE)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, parents, peers, administrators, the general public, and the Board of Education.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Skilled in utilizing and delivering the manipulative math model.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on divisions and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication; ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies; ability to use and integrate technology such as computers, e-mail, Internet, etc. to support student learning and facilitate program management.
Technologically literate using Chromebook computers and Google applications
Knowledge and prior use of State of Michigan Curriculum benchmarks and grade level content expectations.
Use of MDE curriculum in guiding planning, teaching and learning activities and strategies for all subject areas as well as formative and summative assessments.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.
The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books.
The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or the work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Nice To Haves

Upper elementary teaching or student teaching experience (3rd-5th)

Responsibilities

Teaches district approved curriculum
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
Analyze and use data from: NWEA, MSTEP, DIBELS, and Delta Math to inform academic planning, instruction, and assessment of students
Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
Apply current research-based practices and theory to classroom instruction
Design lessons that show evidence of differentiated instruction
Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, and conferences, etc.
Is available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside of the instructional day
Develop positive relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students, and a cooperative team player in any group setting
Teaches students with disabilities through the use of inclusion strategies
Ability to plan and implement accommodations for ELL, Special Education, 504, and at-risk students
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
Evaluates students academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
Develop and maintain appropriate academic and behavior recordkeeping to inform parents and staff in a timely manner
Provides multiple assessment opportunities
Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
Plans and coordinates the procedures of parapros, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays interest centers and exhibits of student’s work
Provides accurate and timely reports as required by administration
Serves on the curriculum committees and assumes a leadership role in developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating curriculum in the district
Serves as a consultant in the selection of instructional materials and equipment; recommends new programs and changes in existing programs
Keeps informed of the latest developments in all curriculum areas taught in the classroom and conveys relevant information to colleagues
Pursue professional growth to improve teaching and student learning by taking course work, attending relevant workshops and conferences and reading professional journals
Arranges and set up classrooms
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and creating a climate respectful of all learners
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, field trips, resource speakers and the like to communicate these objectives to students
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
Cooperative learning, conflict mediation, and class meetings training
Maintains inventory of equipment, furniture, and materials
Coordinates schedules with building staff
Participate in extracurricular activities that are a part of the total educational experience for all children
Participate in school committees, events, and programs designed to improve/enhance the overall school/district program
Regular, reliable and punctual attendance
Able to effectively take direction, as well as, work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
Impeccable character, sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and district staff
Any other duties or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the administration
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the District
Supervises students in the classroom, paraprofessional, parent volunteers, and student volunteers.
Organize and plan strategies for teacher aides to use