Floating Teaching Sub

Kenowa Hills Public Schools•Comstock Park, MI

11d

About The Position

The Floating Substitute Middle School Classroom Teacher promotes personalized, student-centered education that incorporates student voice, choice, and agency. The teacher prepares instruction aligned with state standards and district curriculum, uses a multi-tiered system of support to respond to learning needs, and creates a positive, inclusive classroom culture. Instruction includes direct instruction, inquiry, and hands-on learning, with materials and approaches differentiated for students’ academic, social, and developmental needs. The role includes setting clear learning targets and success criteria, assessing student work, monitoring 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. The position is located at Alpine Elementary School. Employment is contingent on clearance from the Michigan State Police; the selected 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 meet the described physical and communication demands, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, operating classroom technology, and occasionally lifting or moving materials or furniture weighing up to 35–50 pounds.
Ability to maintain professional composure and emotional stability while managing 20+ students, meeting deadlines, and responding to high-pressure situations.
Must receive Michigan State Police clearance prior to employment; the selected 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 personalized, student-centered 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 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 according to building and district protocols.
Monitor student performance through formal and informal assessment, and maintain required attendance and academic records.
Participate in Professional Learning Communities 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 during recess and bus duty.