Business​/CTE Teacher

Linden Community Schools Job Description

Reports To:

Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal(s)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Updated:
May 2024

Under the direction of the building Principal, the Teacher establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. The Teacher creates and sustains a community of learners through the development of a positive classroom and school culture by holding high expectations for students and by utilizing quality instructional practices matched to student learning needs.

The Teacher continuously improves their practice through professional learning and collaboration with peers.

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree
• State Certification which enables applicant to serve in the position
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administration, students, and parents
• Must have excellent organizational skills along with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class
• Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students
• Implement diversity and inclusion in the classroom
• Adopting and working towards the implementation of the district/school improvement plan of Linden Community Schools
• Assigning work, correcting and marking work carried out by the students and recording grades in the software program
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students
• Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of the subjects
• Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students under one’s care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times
• Registering and monitoring the attendance of students under one’s care
• Participates, contributes, collaborates, attends meetings and reviews with other professionals working with students on Individualized Education Plan
• As a team, develop and implement the Individual Educational Plan of students and participate in IEP meetings
• Keep in confidence student records and information as required under FERPA
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism
• Mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans
• Participate in organizational quality
• Adheres to, interprets and implements all district policies, administrative guidelines and procedures
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position
• Other duties as assigned by Administration