SCIENCE TEACHER (7th/8th Grades)

Grand Blanc Community Schools; Mount Morris (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Blanc Community Schools in Michigan seeks a talented educator to join our elementary/secondary staff. The selected candidate will design lesson plans, implement diverse instructional strategies, and monitor student progress with timely reports.

The role requires a valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate, a Bachelor's degree, and a state endorsement (DI or DX). Applicants must meet background checks and provide required credentials as part of the application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate required.
• State endorsement DI or DX required.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies such as inquiry, group discussion, and lecture.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a functional learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents about student progress through conferences and other channels.
• Maintain current student data including measures of academic progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Michigan Teacher's Certificate

State of Michigan endorsement (DI or DX)

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid Michigan Teacher's Certificate.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A valid State of Michigan (DI, or DX) endorsement.

SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIILITIES (but not limited to..):

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress.
• Maintains current student data including all relevant measures of academic progress.

Requirements

Newly hired employees must satisfactorily pass:

• Reference checks
• Police clearance including digital fingerprinting.

Annual Salary

Salary and exceptional fringe benefits based upon BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Additional Necessary Requirements

All applications MUST be accompanied by the following documents:

• Resume
• Copy of Credentials (i.e. transcripts, certifications, licenses, endorsements, etc.)
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Failure to submit any of the above required documents and/or not meeting the required education and/or experience requirements, may result in your application not being considered. Required accompanying documents can be scanned as an attachment to your application.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

In compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Beecher School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination. Direct all inquiries related to Section 504 to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, [phone]. Direct all other inquiries to Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Ira A. Rutherford, III Administration Building, 1020 W. Coldwater Road, Flint, MI 48505, [phone].

Your application for this position does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of their status.