Social Studies Teacher

Lifelong Learning Administration Co•Pontiac, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LEARN4LIFE PONTIAC is seeking a Full Time Social Studies Teacher to work Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM. We offer a competitive compensation package starting from $50,000/year. Our focus is on providing a SAFE educational environment where students can achieve their goal of obtaining a high school diploma. We pride ourselves on our personalized learning model, which places students at the center of our mission. Staff is unified, and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students. Learn more about us at https://pontiac.learn4life.org/

Requirements

Valid Teaching License issued by Michigan Department of Education
Teaching experience
Experience with student and educational information systems
Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds
Knowledge of Michigan Teaching Standards and understanding of the Organization’s culture, business units, services, and products
Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learning
Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure
Knowledge in a variety of educational programs
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program
Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
Ability to communicate effectively including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcement
Ability to make independent judgements, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
Planning and organizational skills
Self-sufficient, strong interpersonal skills, and focused on excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Teach using approved curriculum and assign an individualized course of study to the student
Administer assessments to all newly enrolled students in Language, Mathematics and Reading within first month of enrollment
Monitor and administer testing to all students upon completion of English and Mathematics courses.
Participate in state and school mandated testing
Accept, carefully review and evaluate homework
Monitor students credit completion
Administer, proctor, grade tests and give test scores
Refer student to a core subject teacher when necessary
Monitor and document student’s notes in the Student Information System
Claim student attendance and reporting in the SIS database
Conduct close out procedures of student folders at the end of the Learning Period and when a student drops, withdraws, or graduates
Work with the Student Relations staff on student folder changes and corrections
Accurate record keeping as defined by the Michigan Dept. Of Ed and independent auditors
Be available to student and/or parent during the student’s appointment
Call students when they miss their appointments
Assist the student in finding additional resources when necessary
Refer students to labs, tutoring, student study team and counseling when appropriate
Discipline students when appropriate
Keep all student work neat and organized
Responsible to meet Michigan Professional Teaching Standards
Complete yearly academic plans that correspond to upcoming State standards
Complete a report card after each semester and when a student drops, withdraws or graduates
Take part in developing new and creative curriculum that will serve the educational needs of the student and the school as assigned by the school leader
Attend all staff meetings and assigned professional development activities
Attend graduation ceremonies and participate in other school events
Adherence to attendance policies
Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. These may be changed or modified from time to time.