The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District's team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.The Lansing School District, in partnership with the Lansing Schools Education Association, is seeking dynamic and highly effective educators to join our team as Turnaround Teachers for grades K-8 (Elementary, Middle grades core content, Special Education and Elective/Specials). This role is designed to provide specialized support to students and drive transformative academic outcomes within our district. The position offers an enhanced compensation rate and a unique opportunity to shape the future of education in Lansing. Placement will be determined by the District's Instructional Leadership Team. Key Details
- Position Type: Full-time (1.2 FTE, additional pay rate applies)
- Location: Lansing School District schools
- Duration: January 6, 2024 - End of the 2024-2025 Academic Year •Compensation: 1.2 FTE pay rate (to sunset after the 2024-2025 school year)
Sample Pay Rates
- MA Level 5 (4 years of teaching experience): Normal 1.0 FTE = $52,798 - Turnaround Teacher 1.2 FTE = $63,357
- MA Level 10: Normal 1.0 FTE = $67,336 -Turnaround Teacher 1.2 FTE = $80,803
- MA Level 15: Normal 1.0 FTE = $75,315 - Turnaround Teacher 1.2 FTE = $90,378
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the Teacher of Record with assigned rostered students, including Special Education caseloads and DIAFL schedules.
- Engage in full-time teaching responsibilities to qualify for the additional pay rate.
- Collaborate with staff and leadership to implement innovative strategies for student success.
- Follow district approved curriculum and pacing.
- Demonstrate effective instructional practices.
- Use data to inform and drive student achievement to positively impact student outcomes in both growth and proficiency.
- Assist in developing and maintaining school processes, procedures, and norms.
Qualifications
- Hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certification.
- Mastery of content knowledge and pedagogy aligned with standards-based instruction.
- Possess a minimum of three years of effective teaching experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to driving academic improvement and working within a turnaround model.
- Demonstrated history of using data to inform and drive student achievement.
- Proven ability to build relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Proven track record of raising student achievement, particularly with students who are underperforming or in challenging circumstances.
$56,330 - $95,000 a yearWe honor years of experience in equivalent roles, and we honor additional degrees beyond a BA/BS.This is a 1.2 FTE role.
Employment Transition (Internal Applicants) Internal applicants transitioning to this role will have the option to return to their previous or a similar position in the same building for the 2025-2026 school year. Alternatively, they may continue in this position at the standard contractual pay rate. Two contractual transition days will be provided upon taking on this role.
Opportunities for External ApplicantsThis position is open to external applicants who meet the qualifications and are passionate about making a meaningful impact in grades K-8.At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer,
we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.We value internal mobility and list
Strong Internal Candidate when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis. External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need
only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District,
additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).