Floating Teaching Sub

Kenowa Hills Public Schools•Grand Rapids, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Floating Substitute Middle School Classroom Teacher provides student-centered instruction aligned with state standards and district curriculum. The teacher supports personalized learning by incorporating student voice, choice, and agency; responds to learning needs through a multi-tiered system of support; and creates an inclusive classroom environment using PBIS strategies and the tenets of Capturing Kids’ Hearts. Instruction may include direct teaching, inquiry, and hands-on learning, with materials and approaches adapted to students’ academic, social, and developmental needs. The role includes establishing learning targets and success criteria, assessing student work, monitoring student performance, and maintaining attendance and academic records. The teacher collaborates with colleagues through Professional Learning Communities, curriculum development, instructional planning, and continuous improvement efforts, and communicates with families about student progress and classroom activities. Work is performed primarily indoors in a school setting, with some outdoor student supervision in Michigan weather. The position involves managing 20 or more students and maintaining composure in demanding situations. Physical duties include standing and walking for extended periods, moving around the school, bending or kneeling to work with students, operating classroom technology, and occasionally lifting or moving materials or furniture weighing up to 35–50 pounds. A Michigan State Police clearance is required before employment; the candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.

Requirements

Valid State of Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate.
High level of understanding of personalized learning models.
Willingness to complete LETRS training.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk throughout the school, and move quickly when needed for student safety or transitions.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit on the floor to work with students.
Sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate computers, interactive whiteboards, and other classroom technology and to handle teaching materials and records.
Ability to occasionally lift or move instructional materials, books, or classroom furniture weighing up to 35–50 pounds.
Ability to speak clearly and audibly and to hear student responses and safety alarms.
Close and distance vision sufficient to monitor students in classrooms, on playgrounds, and during hallway transitions.
Ability to maintain professional composure and emotional stability while managing 20 or more students and responding to high-pressure situations.
Must receive Michigan State Police clearance before employment; candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Capturing Kids’ Hearts.
Experience with the Bookworms Reading Curriculum.
Experience with the Bridges Math Curriculum.
Experience with i-Ready for assessment and instruction.
Evidence of LETRS training.

Responsibilities

Promote a personalized, student-centered approach to education that incorporates student voice, choice, and agency.
Prepare course objectives and instructional outlines aligned with state standards and district curriculum.
Use a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to identify and respond to student learning needs.
Establish a positive, inclusive classroom culture using PBIS strategies and the tenets of Capturing Kids’ Hearts.
Plan and conduct balanced instructional programs that include direct instruction, inquiry, and hands-on learning.
Differentiate instruction and adapt materials to meet diverse academic, social, and developmental needs.
Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) that promote student independence and collaboration.
Use varied methods and technologies to engage learners and maximize instructional time.
Establish clear learning targets and success criteria for lessons, units, and projects.
Assign and assess student work in accordance with building and district protocols.
Monitor student performance through formal and informal assessment and maintain required attendance and academic records.
Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to analyze data collaboratively and improve practice.
Engage in curriculum development, instructional planning, and continuous improvement with colleagues.
Communicate with families about student progress and classroom activities.
Supervise students indoors and outdoors, including in settings such as recess and bus duty.
Maintain professional composure and emotional stability while managing students and responding to high-pressure situations.