LOOP Academic Lead Teacher

Grand Rapids Public Schools-posted 3 months ago

$20 - $26/Yr

Part-time • Entry Level

Grand Rapids, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

Administration of Human Resource Programs

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The Lead Academic Teacher for the LOOP Program is responsible for managing and overseeing the Academic LOOP program and its staff. This role involves providing quality academic instruction tailored to meet the diverse needs of students attending the LOOP programs. The program operates from August to May, with academic sessions held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for one hour. The position requires a commitment of 5 hours per week, with varying hours based on LOOP site dismissal times.

Plan, coordinate, implement and schedule academic summer school curriculum
Teach during academic sessions the required curriculum and effectively maintain and monitor ongoing student progress
Schedule academic support staff
Manage the academic program staff
Schedule, arrange, and facilitate meetings with academic support staff, site coordinator, and school principal
Serve as liaison between site coordinator, school principal, building school day staff, and LOOP academic staff
Collect, review for accuracy, and submit bi-weekly academic support staff timesheets to Office of Extended Learning
Provide students with effective instruction, modeling, and interventions in various behavioral areas
Develop detailed and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom
Utilize best classroom management practices to create a conducive learning environment
Responsible for student academic progress report follow-through
Attend mandatory scheduled monthly Lead Teacher meetings and trainings
Attend professional development opportunities as required and/or offered
Report absences to OEL Director and Academic Staff in advance (if known)

Bachelor's degree or higher education
Michigan teaching certificate required
Valid Michigan Health License (Social Worker, Physical Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist)
Teaching or tutoring experience in an urban setting
Complete LARA (PA 116) mandated requirements including Comprehensive Childcare Background Check (CCBC)
Obtain CCBC eligibility to work in a licensed childcare facility
Complete MiRegistry Health and Safety Online Modules A, B, C and Transportation or annual Health and Safety Refresher Course
Obtain First Aid Certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by LARA approved agencies
Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness to execute the duties of the job
Interact positively with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community
Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives
Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract
Regular and on-time in-person attendance is required

Demonstrated understanding of current research on how children learn
Ability to motivate students to perform at their best
Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to differentiate instruction using a variety of styles
Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload

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