MS Long Term Substitute Teachers

Arbor Academy•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

Arbor Academy is seeking dedicated and dynamic middle school long-term substitute teachers to foster students’ interest in education and support their academic development. The position requires mastery of the Michigan Academic Standards for the relevant discipline, along with knowledge of instructional best practices and methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.

Requirements

Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) taught.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 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).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and align with Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Monitor individual students’ progress and adjust teaching strategies based on the information gathered.
Provide assistance to 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 about student progress and needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for learning activities.
Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing classroom 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 measure student proficiency against the Michigan Academic Standards.