Lower Elementary Teacher; K-2

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Elementary Teacher

POSITION: Lower Elementary Teacher (K-2)

LOCATION: Grandview or Botsford Elementary School

SCHEDULE:  School Year

SALARY: Per the CEA Master Agreement

POSTING DATE: July 2026

DEADLINE: Until Filled

Required Education/Certification

• Valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate
• ZA or ZO Endorsement is preferred

Preferred

• Understanding of the unique developmental, physical and social needs of young children.
• Committed to student achievement and school success.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, parents and staff.
• Willingness to try and share new ideas, techniques and strategies.
• Strong communication, technology and organizational skills.
• Experience working with and supporting a diverse learning community, including English Language Learners and Special Education students and families.
• Knowledge of data management and use to inform instruction.
• Experience with Illustrative Math and AVMR
• Experience implementing Heggerty, UFLI, Reader's and Writer's Workshop, Science of Reading and LETRS Trained
• Understanding of Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)
• Understanding of New Pedagogies of Deep Learning (NPDL), 6 C's, Project-Based Learning (PBL),and RULER
• Strong knowledge of the MTSS Model

• Provide an educational program that meets the educational needs of each student in the teacher's area of responsibility.
• Provide instruction consistent with District and school expectations and which meets the educational needs of all students assigned to the teacher.
• Communicate with students, parents, administrators and other staff members in a manner which is consistent with District and school expectations.
• Maintain student records, organize resources and foster a learning environment which are consistent with District and school expectations, while maximizing student learning.
• Manage time, equipment, and materials efficiently and maintain a physical environment that is well-organized, safe and student focused.
• Plan, prepare and implement instruction and assessment used to measure student growth.
• Honor and carry out the District initiatives and goals.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
• Be a contributing member to a Professional Learning Community (PLC).
• Communicate student progress and development with parents and staff.
• Demonstrate creative and innovative lesson plans that contribute to a highly engaged learning community.
• Create a caring and nurturing learning atmosphere that allows for emotional and social growth in young children.

The Board will enforce its prohibition against discriminatory harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") that are protected by Federal or State civil rights laws (hereinafter referred to as "unlawful harassment"). The Board encourages those within the School District community as well as third parties, who feel aggrieved to seek assistance to rectify such problems in a manner consistent with School District policies.

The Board will investigate all allegations of harassment and in those cases where unlawful harassment is substantiated, the Board will take immediate steps to end the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and remedy its effects. Individuals who are found to have engaged in unlawful harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

The Board will take action to ensure that applicants are employed and promoted without regard to their race, religion, color, handicap, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, or marital status.

The Superintendent has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies. The Superintendent's office is located at 20210 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152.