7th Grade Social Studies - Geography Teacher

Grandville Middle School; Wyoming (MI); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Grandville Middle School in Wyoming, MI, seeks a dedicated 7th Grade Social Studies-Geography teacher for the 2026-27 school year to start November 30, 2026. The role involves delivering district-approved core social studies curriculum, creating a conducive learning environment, and differentiating instruction for diverse learners.

The ideal candidate holds a four-year degree in the major and a Michigan Teaching Certificate in Social Studies, with strong communication and instructional planning

Formación

• Four-year degree in area of major study.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in area of study social studies (RX) required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business, professional and technical documents or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents.

Responsabilidades

• Teaches district approved core curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
• Prepares for classes taking into consideration diverse learner needs.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Employs varied instructional techniques and media aligned to location and student needs.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals and sets clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Assists administration in implementing policies governing student life and conduct; maintains classroom order.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• Develops academic plans for students needing additional support.
• Maintains records and progress reports as required by policy and law.
• Encourages students to maintain classroom standards.
• Diagnoses learning disabilities with district specialists as needed.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Is available to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians and others.
• Utilizes PBIS strategies to support positive behavior.
• Collaborative PLC-minded professional.

Conocimientos

Oral communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Reading comprehension

Analytical thinking

Educación

Four-year degree in area of major study

Michigan Teaching Certificate (Social Studies)

Descripción del empleo

7th Grade Social Studies - Geography Teacher

Grandville Public School District Grandville Middle School - Wyoming, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Grandville Public School District , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5958963

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Description

7th Grade Social Studies - Geography

Full-time - 1.0 FTE

Grandville Middle School

Position Available: 2026-27 School Year Starting November 30, 2026

SUMMARY

Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree in area of major study
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in area of study social studies (RX) required
• Ability to read, to analyze, and to interpret general business, professional and technical documents or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Skill in oral and written communication

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties as assigned)

• Teaches district approved core curriculum
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned, taking into consideration the diverse needs of learners
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instruction media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and –in harmony with the goals—establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Develops academic plans for students in need of additional support
• Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Communicates regularly (behavior and academic progress) with parents/guardians, student, student aides, parent helpers, student teachers, teaching assistants.
• Utilizes PBIS strategies to support positive student behavior within the classroom.
• Collaborative nature conducive to continual professional growth within a PLC.

Physical Requirements

This is a sedentary position, with occasional standing, and walking. The position requires the ability to remain stationary for at least 50% of the time. The position further requires the ability to constantly use equipment, such as a computer, copy machine, calculator, etc. The position further requires the ability to communicate both orally and written with district constituents. The position requires the ability to lift up to ten pounds frequently.

Mike Gelmi

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Grandville Public Schools

3839 Prairie SW

Grandville, Michigan 49418

Phone: [phone] * Fax: [phone] * Email: [e-mail]

Grandville Public Schools is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is our expressed policy that no person shall be unlawfully excluded from participation, be denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, handicap/disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its activities or programs as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

Any person believing that the Grandville Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act (as amended), and (5) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to Mike Gelmi, the local Coordinator at the following address: 3839 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Phone [phone].

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Geography

Contact Information

• Ken See , Principal
• Grandville Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]