1st Grade Teacher - McGregor Elementary (2878)

McGregor Elementary; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

McGregor Elementary in Rochester, Michigan is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This is a 1.0 FTE position reporting to the Building Principal.

Candidates must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement and a Bachelor's Degree in the area of major study. Per the Rochester Education Association Master Agreement, salary follows district scales.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in area of responsibility with appropriate endorsement.
• Bachelor’s Degree in area of major study.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and health to students in a classroom, utilizing courseof study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matterspecified in state law and administrative regulations andprocedures of the School District.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualizes and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the school District.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to bestutilize a functional time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed toachieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students academic and social growth, keeps appropriateRecords, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences, Meet the Teacher Night and other means to discuss student progress and interpret in schoolprogram.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude,and learning problems.
• Creates a functional learning environment through attractivedisplays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence though in-service educationactivities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintainsrequired inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during theassigned work day.
• Administers group standardizes tests in accordance with Districttesting program.
• Participates in Faculty committees and the sponsorship of studentactivities.
• Participates in Curriculum development programs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in area of major study

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

1st Grade Teacher - McGregor Elementary (2878)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943661

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

September 30, 2026

We are excited to announce the following TEACHING vacancy in Rochester Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year!

1stGRADE TEACHER

McGREGOR ELEMENTARY

1.0 FTE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in area of responsibility with appropriate endorsement.
• Bachelor’s Degree in area of major study.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

SALARY:

Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB GOAL: To create a flexible elementary grade program and class environment to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and health to students in a classroom, utilizing courseof study adopted by the Board of Education.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matterspecified in state law and administrative regulations andprocedures of the School District.
• Develops lessons plans and instructional materials and providesindividualizes and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the school District.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to bestutilize a functional time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed toachieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates students academic and social growth, keeps appropriateRecords, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences, Meet the Teacher Night and other means to discuss student progress and interpret in schoolprogram.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude,and learning problems.
• Creates a functional learning environment through attractivedisplays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence though in-service educationactivities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintainsrequired inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during theassigned work day.
• Administers group standardizes tests in accordance with Districttesting program.
• Participates in Faculty committees and the sponsorship of studentactivities.
• Participates in Curriculum development programs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible.

You can also visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and search “Notice of Nondiscrimination”.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resource Department
• 52585 Dequindre Road
• Rochester, Michigan 48307
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]