Elementary School Teacher/Intermediate - Grades 3, 4, 5

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP • Saginaw, MI

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About The Position

The position involves providing high-quality instruction to students while collaborating with the school leader, colleagues, students, parents, and the board to achieve the academy's educational goals. The role requires working as a team member to implement the academy curriculum and meet both short- and long-term academic objectives. Responsibilities include creating a conducive classroom environment, planning individualized programs of study, developing lesson plans, and collaborating with special education staff to support students with diverse needs.

Requirements

• State teacher licensure/certification with appropriate endorsements.
• Bachelor’s degree with subject area emphasis and/or coursework and/or experience necessary to be deemed 'highly qualified'.
• Demonstrated commitment to young people's learning success and achievement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a teaching/tutoring capacity through prior experience in education-related roles.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior.
• Enforce the academy's student discipline code and collaborate on school-wide behavior management systems.
• Plan a program of study that meets individual student needs and goals, establishing clear objectives for lessons and units.
• Ensure lessons are aligned with state curriculum and school-wide standards.
• Develop lesson plans and submit them for review and feedback.
• Work with the instructional coach to improve the quality of instruction based on feedback.
• Participate in ongoing analysis and planning to align the curriculum with state standards.
• Collaborate with special education staff to implement inclusive approaches for students with special needs.
• Participate in child study teams or individualized education planning and implement accommodations as indicated in student IEPs.
• Collaborate with staff to implement grant-funded programming for diverse student needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and ensure confidentiality of student information.
• Communicate with parents and encourage their participation in their child's learning experiences.
• Maintain professional competence through conferences, mentoring, and continuing education.
• Inform the school leader of needed instructional resources and serve as an active team member in various planning areas.
• May participate in extracurricular activities such as coaching, clubs, and tutoring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree