Middle School Food/Nutrition Teacher (7/8th Grade)

Niles Community Schools · Benton Harbor, MI · 26 mo ago

TrainingFull-time

MI Teaching Certification, Out of State Teaching Certification, or the ability to obtain a Teaching Permit.

Bachelor's degree

Ability to work with urban and rural youth in a diverse population

Experience with developing a thematic interdisciplinary curriculum

Experience with hands-on/minds-on teaching

Understand how information technology can be integrated into curricula

Able to work as a team member

Must pass state and federal criminal background check

Articulate a plan of instruction in accordance with the MDE benchmarking
Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources, and environmental (FARE) themes
Integrate technology throughout the curriculum
Utilize Outcome-based assessment, based on grade level groupings and MDE
Create a classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction
Establish procedures and classroom rules
Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator
Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere
Record attendance, lunch, and grades for all students
Implement and follow individual student behavior plans
Communicate expectations to students
Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis
Communicate volunteer needs to parents
Make contributions to Academy newsletters
Provide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis
Evaluate Paraprofessionals performance and assist in an "action plan" for improvement if needed
Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board
Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator
Monitor the safety of all children
Monitor the appropriateness of computer use in accordance with an acceptable use policy
Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy Board

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