Teacher - Social Studies

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Provide high-quality instruction to students and work collaboratively with the school leader, colleagues, students, parents, and the board to accomplish or surpass the academy’s educational goals. Work as a collaborative team member to implement the academy curriculum and achieve short- and long-term academic goals. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with state and school-wide curriculum standards, establishes clear lesson and unit objectives, and develops lesson plans for review and feedback. The role includes creating a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishing and enforcing classroom procedures and the academy’s discipline code, and collaborating on school-wide behavior management initiatives. The teacher works with instructional coaches and colleagues to improve instruction and maintain curriculum alignment with state standards. The role also involves supporting students with special needs through inclusive practices, participation in student support and individualized education planning, and implementation of IEP accommodations and modifications. The teacher may collaborate on grant-funded programs for students with varied learning needs. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate and confidential student records, completing regulatory documentation, communicating regularly with parents, maintaining professional competence and teaching credentials, identifying needed instructional resources, and participating in school teams. The teacher may also take part in extracurricular activities and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

State teacher licensure or certification with appropriate endorsements.
Bachelor’s degree with subject-area emphasis and/or relevant coursework or experience sufficient to be deemed highly qualified for the grades or subjects taught. Non-certified applicants with a degree in the subject area may be considered and would need to complete a plan of action to become highly qualified within a prescribed period.
Demonstrated commitment to young people’s learning success and achievement.
Demonstrated proficiency in teaching or tutoring through prior tutoring, teaching, or other education-related experience.
Evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations.

Responsibilities

Create a classroom environment conducive to learning; establish reasonable classroom rules and procedures; enforce the academy’s student discipline code; and collaborate on school-wide behavior management initiatives.
Plan programs of study that address individual student needs and goals; establish clear objectives for lessons and units; and ensure instruction and assessment align with state and school-wide curriculum standards.
Develop lesson plans and submit them for scheduled review and feedback; work with the instructional coach to improve instruction; and participate in curriculum analysis and planning to maintain alignment with state standards.
Collaborate with special education staff to support inclusive practices, participate in child study teams or individualized education planning, implement IEP accommodations and modifications, and seek support services when needed.
Collaborate with staff on grant-funded programming for students with varied needs, including students receiving special education, at-risk students, and students with limited English proficiency.
Maintain accurate and complete records, protect the confidentiality of student records and information, and complete documentation needed for regulatory compliance, such as time and effort reporting.
Communicate with parents, make provisions to be available outside normal hours, encourage parent participation in students’ learning, and regularly report on student performance.
Maintain professional competence through activities such as conferences, mentoring, professional organizations, and coursework; complete requirements for teaching credentials and highly qualified status.
Inform the school leader about needed instructional resources and actively participate in teams such as grade-level, school-wide planning, and school improvement teams.
May participate in extracurricular activities, including coaching, clubs, student government, tutoring, and enrichment activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.