Teacher Secondary- English​/8th Grade

Teacher – Secondary, English / 8th Grade

Grand Rapids Public Schools – GR University Preparatory Academy (6-12), Grand Rapids, Michigan

Instruction

Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)

Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

School Principal

Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self‑directed and productive members of society.

The secondary teacher is responsible for ensuring that every scholar is academically and socially ready for college or career and equips all scholars with knowledge, skills, and motivation that empowers them to direct their lives and become confident, critical thinkers who will contribute to a changing global community. This is accomplished by providing a variety of learning experiences in partnership with the community to meet each student's needs as defined by his or her educational plan.

This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification.

• Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate the scholar to perform at their best.
• Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to differentiate instruction, using a variety of styles, and inspire mixed‑culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all scholars.
• Ability to participate as a member of the team.
• Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.

• Provide scholars with effective instruction in the various academic areas; use the Danielson Rubric; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all scholars; incorporate the Tripod 7 Cs (challenge, control, consolidate, confer, captivate, clarify and care) into daily practice.
• Teach the required curriculum and administer common assessments; effectively maintain and monitor ongoing scholar progress.
• Provide scholars with effective instruction, modeling, and interventions in the various behavioral areas.
• Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom, including scholars with special needs.
• Utilize “best” classroom management practices to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning, curtails disruptive behaviors and enhances scholars’ self‑esteem.
• Collaborate with special education staff to provide scholars with individualized education programs (IEPs) and appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies for individual and group behavior management and academic goals.
• Participate in and contribute to professional development, and implement strategies learned with fidelity.

• Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email, and/or home visits including communicating scholar progress.
• Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in parent meetings, including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
• Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.

• Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of the job.
• Serve as a role model for all scholars and within the school community.
• Interact with co‑workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and…