Self-Contained Elementary Teacher

Job Title

Reports to:

School Administrator(s)

Job Summary:

Responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to Hamtramck Public School requirements.

Educational

Qualifications:

Valid Michigan teaching certificate (with a credential in an additional core academic area preferred: Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies) Bachelor's degree including all courses to meet credential requirements

Major Duties and Responsibilities (May include by not limited to):

• 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 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

Salary:
Per the HFT Teacher Contract