Elementary Building Teacher – Long Term Substitute

Forest Hills Public School District•Grand Rapids, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Building Teacher – Long Term Substitute teaches appropriate grade-level content in an elementary learning environment, guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The position is at Pine Ridge Elementary and reports to the Building Principal. The schedule is 8:25 AM–4:10 PM, Monday through Friday, during the school year. Compensation is $120 per day for the first 10 days and $130 per day beginning on the 11th day and thereafter.

Requirements

Consistent and reliable attendance.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands to handle or feel objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking and hearing in quiet or noisy environments.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

State of Michigan Teacher Certification: Elementary K–5 All Subjects (ZG) endorsement.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Use relevant technology to support instruction.
Educate students on state and district standards.
Plan and deliver effective instruction aligned with the district-provided curriculum.
Assess students’ proficiency levels and adapt instruction accordingly.
Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment and foster respect and understanding among students of all backgrounds.
Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students as needed.
Collaborate with special education staff as needed to provide appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids for students with IEPs.
Administer assessments to measure student proficiency and track progress over time.
Maintain accurate student performance records and communicate progress to parents or guardians.
Establish and maintain a positive, structured classroom environment conducive to learning.
Attend staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.
Provide varied learning materials and resources for educational activities.
Follow FERPA regulations and district policy when handling confidential data.
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.