K-2 Elementary Teacher

Warren Woods Public Schools•Warren, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible citizens. The teacher is responsible for teaching district-approved curriculum, creating a conducive learning environment, assessing student progress, and collaborating with staff, parents, and the community to improve student outcomes. The role involves counseling students, differentiating instruction, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Additionally, the teacher prepares written materials, maintains accurate records, evaluates student growth, accommodates learning disabilities, and reports incidents as required by law and policy. The position requires reliable attendance and the ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching. Other duties may be assigned by administration.

Requirements

Valid Teaching Certificate K-5 All Subjects ZG or ZO Endorsement
Applicant must be willing to participate in LETRS Training.
Bachelor’s Degree in area of major study.
Valid Teaching Certificate in area of study required.
Highly Qualified (HQ) where required by law.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on content, curriculum and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skilled in oral and written communication.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Applying assessment instruments.
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.
Reading technical information, composing a variety of documents, and/or facilitating group discussions.
Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws.
Age appropriate activities.
Content knowledge.
Lesson plan requirements.
Stages of child development.
Behavioral management strategies.
Scheduling activities, meetings, and/or events.
Gathering, collating, and/or classifying data.
Using job-related equipment.
Working with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Analyzing data utilizing defined but different processes.
Operating equipment using standardized methods.
Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Working with data of varied types and/or purposes.
Utilizing specific, job-related equipment.
Problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
Establishing and maintaining relationships.
Adapting to changing work priorities.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Exhibiting tact and patience.
Working flexible hours.
Ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching.
Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
Directing other persons within a small work unit.
Tracking budget expenditures.
Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions.

Responsibilities

Teaches district approved curriculum.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Administers and develops subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
Demonstrates and differentiates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and results in student growth.
Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required resulting in optimum performance.
Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Uses various tools to assess the growth and achievement of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate hard copy and web-based records and prepares progress/grade reports.
Accommodates the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Participates in co-teaching situations with a special education teacher assigned, as required.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to state law and board policies.
Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Maintains reliable and consistent attendance and demonstrates the ability to withstand the physical and mental rigors of teaching.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Responsible to maintain regular and reliable attendance, which is an essential function.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by administration.
Directs students, teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.
Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.