Elementary Building Teacher – Long Term Substitute

Forest Hills Public School District • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Elementary Building Teacher is a long-term substitute role for Northern Trails 5/6 during the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher will teach appropriate grade-level content in an elementary learning environment and guide and encourage students to develop their academic potential, serving students from Junior Kindergarten through 6th Grade. The position reports to the Building Principal. Compensation is $120 per day for the first 10 days and $130 per day beginning on the 11th day.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• 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.
• 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 students with individualized education programs (IEPs), appropriate accommodations, and supplementary aids.
• Administer assessments to measure student proficiency and track progress over time.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance 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 a variety of 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed