5th Grade Teacher

5th Grade Teacher

LOCATION:

Daly Elementary School

REPORTS TO:

Building principal

COMPENSATION:
According to the current contract with MEA/NEA

BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Michigan Public School Retirement Plan

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Bachelor's degree in education

Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Department of Education Teaching Certificate with any of the following endorsements:
Upper Elementary Education 3-6 (ZP), Elementary K-5 all Subjects/K-8 Self CC (ZG) or General Elementary K-6 (ZE).

Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as an Elementary Teacher (preferred)

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, writing, science, art, health, and other related subjects, to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, aligned to the common core state standards and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records.
• Knowledge and/or willingness to incorporate AI tools to enhance collaboration and creativity.
• Provides bell to bell instruction
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates and is engaged in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Works cooperatively with grade level and building colleagues to assist 6th grade students in the transition from elementary to middle school.

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students

Ability and patience to work interactively with students

Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards

Effective classroom management strategies rooted in restorative practices

Excellent skills in verbal and written communication

Ability to understand the individual needs of each student

Ability to effectively use Google Classroom and the student information system Mi Star

Ability to take accurate and timely attendance

Ability to update grades no…