Kindergarten Teacher Job Sterling Heights area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

District/Organization: Buchanan Community Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: According to BEA contract, full benefit package offered

Buchanan Community Schools is welcoming applicants for a Kindergarten Teacher at Ottawa Elementary School, grades K-1. The district seeks qualified applicants to create a flexible, developmentally appropriate elementary grade program and a class learning environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each student’s ability and to establish good relationships with parents, community and with other staff members.

General

Duties and Responsibilities
Teaches district-approved curriculum
Lower elementary teaching or student teaching experience (Kindergarten-1st)
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district
Analyze and use data from: NWEA, DIBELS, and Delta Math to inform academic planning, instruction, and assessment of students
Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
Applies current evidence-based practices and theory to classroom instruction
Designs lessons that show evidence of differentiated instruction
Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
Excellent written and oral communication skills at both adult and student levels
Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, and conferences, etc.
Is available to students and parents for educational-related purposes outside of the instructional day
Develops positive relationships with administration, colleagues, parents, students, and is a cooperative team player in any group setting
Teaches students with disabilities through the use of inclusion strategies
Ability to plan and implement accommodations for ELL, Special Education, 504, and at-risk students
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
Develops and maintains appropriate academic and behavior recordkeeping to inform parents and staff in a timely manner
Identifies student needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans
Plans and coordinates the procedures of parapros, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips
Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students’ work
Provides accurate and timely reports as required by administration
Keeps informed of research-proven instructional practices and conveys relevant information to colleagues
Pursues professional growth to improve teaching and student learning by taking coursework, attending relevant workshops and conferences, and reading professional journals
Arranges and sets up an organized classroom
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and creates a climate respectful of all learners
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals by setting clear objectives for all lessons, projects, and field trips, and effectively communicating them to students.
Uses diverse instructional strategies and media tailored to classroom settings and the diverse learning needs and capabilities of all students.
Facilitates cooperative learning, conflict mediation, and community circles protocols
Maintains inventory of equipment, furniture, and materials
Participates in extracurricular activities that are a part of the total educational experience for all children
Participates in school committees, events, and programs designed to improve/enhance the overall school/district program
Impeccable character, sense of humor, and…