Gen-Ed Elementary Co-Teacher 2nd Grade

Job Title

Reports To:

School Administrator(s)

Job Summary:

Responsible for collaboratively planning, instructing and assessing students in a shared classroom. Effectively manage classroom behavior, facilitate small group work, provide feedback to students and the co-teacher, communicate with parents and colleagues to create a supportive learning environment.

Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a credential in English Language Arts or Reading

Bachelor's degree including all courses to meet credential requirements

Delivers Michigan Academic Standards (MAS) as identified by the State of Michigan and the District to help students meet and or exceed minimum content area proficiency standards

Develops and administers elementary school curriculum according to Hamtramck Public Schools' goals and objectives

Fosters a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning

Develops lesson plans/instructional materials with co-teacher and incorporates them into learning experiences

Clearly communicates both content and language objectives to students

Uses the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) strategies that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students

Employs a variety of research based instructional strategies and instructional media consistent with the capabilities, needs, and physical limitations of students

Differentiates instruction for students based upon need and works with students and other teachers in inclusive settings

Steers individual and small group instruction, as needed

Conducts appropriate assessments and maintains accurate data on students in areas of attendance, grades, MTSS, ELD and IEP progress, if applicable

Administers standardized/local tests in accordance with Hamtramck Public Schools and MDE testing programs

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws

Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents/guardians

Facilitates Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Participates in professional development and Professional Learning Communities

Performs other duties as assigned

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. SALARY:
Per the HFT Teacher Contract

Note:

This position is subject to Grant availability