Music and STEM Teacher (Kempton/Stone)

Saginaw Area Consortium; New Bedford (MA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Saginaw Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to plan, organize, and implement a rigorous instructional program in a learning environment that guides students toward academic potential. The role supports rapid school turnaround and engaging, data-driven teaching strategies.

The ideal candidate demonstrates ability to align curriculum and assessments, collaborate with peers and coaches, and create inclusive, multi-cultural classrooms that promote student learning and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Teaching Certificate and State certification for the subject/area.
• Relevant teaching experience in an educational setting.

Aufgaben

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities to facilitate active learning.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with standards.
• Establish objectives for all learning activities and prepare materials.
• Identify instructional resources to meet students' varying needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Apply relevant technology to support instruction and assess progress.

Kenntnisse

Curriculum alignment

Collaboration with peers

Multicultural classroom experience

Data-informed instruction

Instructional planning

Classroom management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching Certificate

State certification

Relevant teaching experience

Tools

Educational technology

Learning management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching

GENERAL SUMMARY

Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.Saginaw Public Schools teachers are committed and focused on rapid school Turnaround.

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Our mission is to be a globally competitive school district that prepares and inspires students to achieve their full potential.

#SPSDinpiresgreatness.

A Saginaw Public Schools Turnaround teacher skillfully demonstrates

• the capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students;


• the willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support


• the desire and ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community.


• prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;


• commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation


• the competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions;


• the skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network;


• the strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence


• the ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders;


• the willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while:
  
  
  
  • participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations
  
  
  • collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans
  
  
  • coordinate instruction within and across grade levels
  
  
  • try out new ideas to improve student learning
  
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area


• Knowledge of relevant technology


• Critical thinking and problem solving skills


• Verbal and written communication skills


• Organization and planning skills


• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress


• Ability to be flexible and adaptive


• Ability to take initiative


• Ability to record and report daily written records


• Ability to pay attention to detail


• Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals


• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to learn new tasks quickly


• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community


• The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students


• The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support


• The desire and ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community


• Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change


• Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation


• The competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions


• The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network


• The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence


• The ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders;


• The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while:
  
  
  
  • participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations
  
  
  • collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans
  
  
  • coordinate instruction within and across grade levels
  
  
  • try out new ideas to improve student learning
  
  
  
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences


• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans


• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities


• Prepare classroom for class activities


• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities


• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs


• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment


• Use relevant technology to support instruction


• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development


• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments


• Provide appropriate feedback on work


• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students


• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development


• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations


• Prepare required reports on students and activities


• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures


• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school


• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary


• Perform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement


• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations


• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings


• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs


• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities


• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution


• Meet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and State


• Teaching Certificate


• State certification including endorsements required for a specific subject/area


• Relevant teaching experience

Saginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.