ML Teacher

ML Classroom Teacher

The ML classroom teacher provides specialized instruction for the purpose of developing the students' ability to effectively perform and acquire the English Language.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Creating a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture.
• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translating lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Exhibiting an understanding of literacy development and essential practices of literacy for elementary students and articulating and utilizing research based instructional strategies and methods appropriate for various grade levels.
• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve an effective learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluating students' academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, and preparing report cards and other necessary documentation to report student growth and achievement.
• Maintaining student classroom records using current district technology and expectations.
• Communicating regularly with parents through conferences and other means to discuss curriculum, assessments, and student progress.
• Identifying student needs and collaborating with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students address social, emotional and academic issues.
• Creating an effective and welcoming environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, instructional materials, bulletin boards, and websites.
• Maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Utilizing age and content appropriate aids; maintaining required inventory records.
• Providing supervision and oversight to students throughout assigned work day.
• Administering standardized and local assessments.
• Participating in school improvement initiatives at the school level, committees and collaborative learning teams.

Minimal qualifications include:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Possession of ESL endorsement, or eligible for Full Year Basic Permit.
• Bachelor's degree including all courses to meet credential requirements.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students.

Salary:
Per the HFT Teacher Contract.