Math Teacher

FLEX HIGH MICHIGAN; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

FLEX High School Michigan is seeking a dedicated educator to support students one-on-one and guide them toward obtaining a high school diploma. The role emphasizes a SAFE educational environment, high expectations, and personalized learning plans, with a focus on collaboration with parents and staff.

The candidate will develop instruction, monitor progress, and maintain records while delivering engaging lessons in a regular full-time schedule, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught.
• Bachelor’s degree in designated subject as required.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update personalized academic plans based on transcripts and data.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment with high standards.
• Assign appropriate courses of study and communicate objectives.
• Plan and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning.
• Monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback to students.

Skills

State teaching standards

Differentiation

Communication

Planning & organization

Assessment & feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in designated subject

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: North Flint (708) - Flint, MI 48504Position Type: Regular Full-TimeSalary Range: $51,500.00 SalaryJob Category: CertificatedFLEX HIGH SCHOOL MICHIGAN

Full Time, Monday - Friday

Compensation: Competitive compensation package starting from $51,500/year

Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? At FLEX High, we focus on providing a SAFE educational environment, so that you may focus on your goal of obtaining a high school diploma. Our students love the quiet, one-on-one attention they receive from their teacher mentors. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.

The Flex High Advantage

Our personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students.

Come learn more about us at https://flexhighmichigan.org/

How You Will Make an Impact:

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Develop, review and regularly update personalized academic plans based on students transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning (CTE), post-secondary goals, and progress towards those goals
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding and supporting high academic expectations, and maintaining positive and professional relationships with colleagues, students and parents
• Assign appropriate courses of study
• Establish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessed
• Plan, prepare for and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning experiences
• Identify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students varying needs
• Engage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication
• Connect instruction to real-world experiences and students post-secondary goals
• Regularly check for understanding and provide clarifying and/or enrichment information
• Carefully observe, review and evaluate student homework and test results to assess and monitor progress
• Provide students with meaningful feedback to enhance learning and improve achievement
• Instruct and monitor student progress in the use of online learning materials and technology
• Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education students
• Model and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goal-setting, time management, and accessing/utilizing resources
• Administer state standardized and school diagnostic assessments according to guidelines
• Regularly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Refer students to support structures and social services as appropriate
• Prepare for and participate in school events: parent teacher conferences, open house, graduations
• Maintain student folders and records in accordance with school policies and state guidelines
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetings
• Participate in professional development opportunities as directed by leadership
• Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

Qualifications

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

• Thorough knowledge of State Professional Teaching Standards
• Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learning
• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
• Ability to communicate effectively including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcement
• Ability to compose and comprehend written communication
• Ability to make independent judgements
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
• Commitment to the education of all students
• Planning and organizational skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught

Bachelors degree with major or minor in designated subject

Except as otherwise provided by law, the Academy shall use certificated teachers according to state board rule

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination
• Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together
• Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery
• Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs)
• Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required
• Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures