Elementary Teacher

Essential Functions

• Consistently plan and deliver lessons that are varied, interesting, engaging and enjoyable for your students.
• Create lesson plans in harmony with students' learning styles.
• Assign homework only in accordance with Uplift’s homework philosophy and in alignment with Professional Learning Community (PLC) team guidelines.
• Offer assignments and assessments in accordance with four-period learning, providing frequent and timely feedback to your students.
• Review and analyze student performance data to develop plans to meet the needs of all students (refer to the 4 essential PLC questions on the intranet).
• Maintain timely, complete and accurate student records (i.e. Skyward).
• Develop curriculum that is aligned to the State standards, referring to these approved guidelines as necessary.
• Develop and implement educational plans such as IEPs, 504 plans, and behavior plans.
• Ensure the classroom is conducive to learning – safe and nurturing for all students.
• Communicate with parents via various means including voice mail, email, Skyward, face-to-face conferences, written correspondence, etc.
• Provide parents with encouraging news as well as items of concern.
• Return parent e-mail and voice mail messages within 24 hours.
• Conduct research, attend conferences, meetings, and pursue continuing education to ensure effective instruction.
• Model being a life-long learner and provide effective instruction.
• Teach and model elements of Uplift Michigan Online School's approved character education program (7 Habits).
• Ensure students have a healthy self-respect and a respect for others.
• Use teachable moments to reinforce desirable character traits.
• Ensure students follow Uplift’s rules and policies, using balance of Positive Behavior Interventions and Support along with disciplinary procedures.

General Expectations

• Accountable to the Administrator and communicate with school office personnel and collaborate with fellow teachers.
• Communicate in a professional manner, demonstrating competence and extending respect and courtesy to coworkers.
• Absenteeism is strictly monitored and expected to be consistent with the school's attendance policy.
• Adhere to Uplift’s employee policies and expectations as outlined in the handbooks.
• Model the mission, vision, and goals of Uplift Michigan Online School and the core values of Summit Management.

Evaluation

• Performance based on primary responsibilities and adherence to general expectations.
• Team unity and cooperation are expected from all employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Michigan Teaching Certification in the assigned area.
• Pre-service experience, as required for certification.

Physical Demands

• Regularly talk and hear.
• Very active role requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• Frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.