Urban 8th Grade Math & Science Teacher

GENERAL SUMMARY
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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 fulfil their academic potential. Saginaw Public Schools teachers are committed and focused on rapid school Turnaround.

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

• The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students.
• The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support.
• The desire and ability to work in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community.
• Prioritise student‑learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change.
• Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation.
• The competence to collect and analyse data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
• The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network.
• The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence.
• The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders.
• The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while
  • Participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations.
  • Collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans.
  • Coordinate instruction within and across grade levels.
  • Try out new ideas to improve student learning.

• Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area.
• Knowledge of relevant technology.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and planning skills.
• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to record and report daily written records.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to utilise classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community.
• The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students.
• The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support.
• The desire and ability to work in a multi‑cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community.
• Prioritise student‑learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change.
• Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation.
• The competence to collect and analyse data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
• The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network.
• The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence.
• The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders.
• The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while.

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Develo…