Certified - Position - Elementary Teacher Job Number 460####### Start Date 08/21/2023 Open Date 07/03/2023 Closing Date Reports To: Building PrincipalEmployed By: Academy BoardDescription:Facilitate day-to-day management and instruction of students as directed by the Administrator and the Academy Board.Qualifications:
- Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to work with urban and rural youth in a multi-racial academy
- Experience with developing a thematic interdisciplinary curriculum
- Experience with hands-on/minds-on teaching
- Understand how information technology can be integrated into curricula
- Ability to work as a team member
- Must pass state and federal criminal background check
Responsibilities:
- Articulate a plan of instruction for multi-age grouping in accordance with the MDE benchmarking
- Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources and environmental (FARE) themes
- Integrate technology throughout the curriculum
- Outcome based assessment, based on grade level groupings and MDE
- Develop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning
- Create classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction
- Establish procedures and classroom rules
- Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator
- Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere
- Record attendance, lunch and grades for all students
- Promote a clean and safe working environment
Communication
- Communicate expectations to students
- Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis
- Communicate volunteer needs to parents
- Make contributions to Academy newsletters
Leadership
- Provide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis
- Evaluate Paraprofessional performance and assist in action plan for improvement if needed
- Contribute to the leadership of the Staff Cabinet
- Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board
Total Learning Environment
- Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of conduct policy)
- Monitor the safety of all children
- Monitor appropriateness of computer use in accordance with acceptable use permit
Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy BoardBenefits
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance or Stipend in lieu of Insurance
- MI Retirement Benefits
- Yearly Tentative Staff Bonus
- Longevity Pay (Beginning of the 5th year)
- Salary Based on Experience
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