Instructional/Teacher 2nd grade 1.0 FTE - 2 Positions available (Kerby and Defer Elementary)

About the Role

The selected candidate will be responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person will also organize and implement an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success in accordance with GPPSS policies, goals, and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and instruct the established Grosse Pointe Curriculum.
• Include culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction, including historical or other information about cultures having a significant impact on the world, nation, or community.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Ensure that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for the age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
• Assume responsibility for meeting course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrate gains in student performance.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate.
• K-5 ALL SUBJECTS endorsement, AND Highly Qualified status, required.
• Significant experience and/or coursework in related fields.
• Related academic endorsements preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout school and the classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on the computer are necessary to complete paperwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System (www.michigan.gov/ors).

Pay

Salary is based on the GPEA CBA, which may or may not recognize previous professional teaching experience.