Teacher Science- Science Teacher 7th & 8th Grade

Teacher Science‑Science Teacher 7th & 8th Grade

Burton Middle School (6‑8), Grand Rapids, Michigan

Teacher–Secondary

Department: Instruction

Broadening Unit: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)

Wage: Salary determined by a structured schedule. Starting salary based on degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.

Direct Supervisor: School Principal

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

Job Summary: The secondary teacher is responsible for ensuring that every scholar is academically and socially ready for college or career, equipping them 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.

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

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification.
• Demonstrated understanding of current research on how children learn and the ability to motivate scholars 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 conducive to learning, curtail disruptive behaviors and enhance 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, implementing 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 to execute the duties of the job.
• Serve as a role model for all scholars and within school community.
• Interact with co‑workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Encourage team spirit and contribute as a team member in decision‑making processes of the…