Fifth Grade Educator: Ignite Growth in Reading & Math

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Atherton Community Schools is seeking a fifth grade teacher for Atherton Elementary School. The role focuses on a safe, engaging, rigorous classroom that supports students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.

The teacher will plan instruction aligned with Michigan standards, monitor progress with data, and collaborate with families, colleagues, and MTSS teams to prepare students for middle school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for teaching at elementary level.
• Michigan teaching certificate with elementary endorsement required.
• Highly qualified to teach elementary students under state/federal rules.
• Experience with MTSS, PBIS, and differentiated instruction preferred.
• Knowledge of structured literacy aligned with the Science of Reading.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-based instruction aligned with Michigan standards.
• Create a positive, safe, inclusive classroom environment fostering learning.
• Assess progress with formative and summative assessments and use data to guide instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Implement effective classroom management and supports.
• Utilize district resources including HMH Into Reading and Bridges in Mathematics.
• Collaborate with colleagues, interventionists, and families to support student success.
• Communicate progress to parents/guardians and involve families.
• Participate in IEP, Section 504 and MTSS processes as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records, attend required meetings and professional development.

Skills

MTSS

PBIS

Differentiated instruction

Structured literacy

Science of Reading

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Attendance

Background checks

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan teaching certificate with elementary endorsement

Tools

HMH Into Reading

Bridges in Mathematics

Job description

Atherton Community Schools is seeking a fifth grade teacher for Atherton Elementary School. The role focuses on a safe, engaging, rigorous classroom that supports students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.

The teacher will plan instruction aligned with Michigan standards, monitor progress with data, and collaborate with families, colleagues, and MTSS teams to prepare students for middle school.