HS Math and Science Teachers

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy•Muskegon Heights, MI

6d•$45,000 - $65,000

About The Position

We are seeking dedicated and dynamic high school Math and Science Teachers to foster students' interest in education and support their academic development. The teacher must have mastery of the Michigan Academic Standards for the relevant discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and teaching methods and procedures for secondary classrooms. Teachers plan and deliver instruction aligned with Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals, monitor student progress, adapt teaching strategies, support students who are struggling, and collaborate with colleagues. They communicate with students and parents, establish classroom objectives and procedures, maintain discipline, and use assessment data to inform instruction and measure student proficiency.

Requirements

A valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
Bachelor's degree required.
At least 3 years of teaching experience.
Evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).
Mastery of the Michigan Academic Standards for the relevant discipline.
In-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and align with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
Collaborate with other teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
Communicate with students and parents regarding student progress and needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the school's rules and disciplinary systems.
Use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
Create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels against the Michigan Academic Standards.