ELA Teacher

Position Type

Middle School Teaching / Language Arts

Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Our mission is to be a globally competitive school district that prepares and inspires students to achieve their full potential.

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• 1. Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
• 2. Knowledge of relevant technology
• 3. Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• 4. Verbal and written communication skills
• 5. Decision making skills
• 6. Organization and planning skills
• 7. Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
• 8. Ability to be flexible and adaptive
• 9. Ability to take initiative
• 10. Ability to record and report daily written records
• 11. Ability to pay attention to detail
• 12. Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals
• 13. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff 14. Ability to work independently
• 14. Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• 15. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

• 1. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences in a Career and Technical Education setting.
• 2. Develop schemes of work and lesson plans for specific for CTE program needs
• 3. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• 4. Prepare classroom for class activities
• 5. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• 6. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• 7. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment 8. Use relevant technology to support instruction
• 8. Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• 9. Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• 10. Provide appropriate feedback on work
• 11. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• 12. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• 13. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
• 14. Prepare required reports on students and activities
• 15. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• 16. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school 18. Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• 17. Perform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• 18. Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• 19. Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• 20. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• 21. Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• 22. Perform other duties as assigned

• 1. Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
• 2. Meet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and State
• 3. Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
• 4. State certification including endorsements required for a specific subject/area
• 5. Relevant teaching experience

Saginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.