Mathematics Secondary Teacher

Grandville Public School District•Michigan, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grandville Public Schools is hiring a full-time, 1.0 FTE, seventh-grade middle-school mathematics teacher for the 2026–27 school year. The teacher instructs students in activities intended to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth through the subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible individuals. The teacher delivers the district-approved core curriculum, plans and teaches lessons aligned with school and division objectives and student needs, and assesses and reports on student progress. The role includes creating a supportive classroom environment, maintaining student safety and order, developing academic plans and seeking specialist support for students who need additional assistance, keeping required records, and communicating with students, families, and school staff. The teacher also uses PBIS strategies and participates collaboratively in a professional learning community.

Requirements

Mathematics (EX) endorsement required.
Must meet State of Michigan certification and highly qualified requirements.
Four-year degree in the area of major study.
Valid Michigan teaching certificate in the area of study required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business, professional, and technical documents or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to apply current research and theory to the instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Teach the district-approved core curriculum.
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
Prepare for assigned classes while considering learners’ diverse needs.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with the location and the needs and capabilities of students.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals, establish clear objectives for lessons and units, and communicate those objectives to students.
Assist administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish and fairly maintain reasonable classroom rules and procedures.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Develop academic plans for students needing additional support.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
Diagnose students’ learning disabilities regularly and seek assistance from district specialists as needed.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Communicate regularly about behavior and academic progress with parents or guardians, students, student aides, parent helpers, student teachers, and teaching assistants.
Use PBIS strategies to support positive student behavior in the classroom.
Collaborate in a manner that supports continual professional growth within a PLC.
Perform other duties as assigned.