English​/Social Studies Teacher

WAVERLY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 2026-27 English/Social Studies Teacher

Location:

Middle School

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary: $47, 525 - $88,387 (per salary schedule)

Terms of Employment:
School Year

• Provide students with effective instruction in the various academic areas and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Teach the required curriculum and administer common assessments; effectively maintain and monitor ongoing student progress.
• Provide students 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 students with special needs.
• Utilize best classroom management practices to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning, curtails disruptive behaviors, and enhances students’ self‑esteem.
• Collaborate with special education staff to provide students with individualized education programs (IEPs) 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 and email, including communicating student progress.
• Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with students, 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 job.
• Serve as a role model for all students and within school community.
• Interact with co‑workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision‑making processes of the school, as facilitated by the building administrator.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Contribute to extra‑curricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions and school programs.
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
• Comply with state, federal and district policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
• Regular and on‑time attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate students to perform at their best.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction by using a variety of styles and to inspire mixed‑culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or…