Middle School Social Studies​/ELA Teacher

Middle School Social Studies/ELA Teacher

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Teachers

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Social Studies/ELA Teacher

POSITION LOCATION: Forsythe Middle School

FTE: 1.0

SALARY: AAEA - Teacher salary schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education.
• Possess a valid, current Michigan secondary teaching certificate.
• Dual endorsement preferred.

• Develop lessons and instructional material to adapt to the curriculum needs of each pupil.
• Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress report.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Diagnose the learning disabilities of students.
• Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Conduct parent teacher conferences for education related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Supervise classroom and students.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively and present information both in oral and in written form.

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of statistical information and data related to student achievement.

• Interact with public and other staff as required.
• Apply knowledge of current replicated research and techniques related to sensory issues.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times.

The employee must be able to attend meetings in the evening and at other locations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Ann Arbor Public Schools complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applications and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources department at .

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Certified Positions Only:
Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.