Upper Elementary Teacher

Elementary Teacher
- Fifth Grade

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with (ZG) Endorsement in Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects in Self-Contained Classroom) (NS) English as a Second Language Endorsement preferred

Job Description:

Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of all learners. Utilize formative and summative assessment data to monitor progress and guide instructional decisions. Foster a positive classroom culture built on respect, collaboration, and high expectations. Implement effective classroom management strategies that promote student engagement and responsibility.

Collaborate with grade-level teams, interventionists, special education staff, and instructional coaches to support student achievement. Integrate technology to enhance instruction and prepare students for future learning. Maintain regular communication with families regarding student progress and classroom activities. Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), staff meetings, and ongoing professional learning. Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

Performance Responsibilities:
Utilizes a variety of instructional skills and methods; varies instructional modes to accommodate student needs, interests, learning style, and ability levels; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students Maintains school standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment, through positive classroom management and in cooperation with the school administration Assess each student's progress;

prepare, document, and communicate progress reports to students, parents, and school administration Perform basic student attendance accounting and maintain and submit upon request, accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations Involve parents in setting learning goals and integrate parents into the learning processes Prepare and maintain lesson plans with identified learning objectives Administer student assessments and frequent progress monitoring, and use the resulting data to improve student learning Attend and participate in staff meetings and district meetings as assigned Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping, and lifting. The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.

The employee must use their hands and arms to manipulate objects. The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls. The employee must sit and stand for extended periods. The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid. The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.