Secondary Science

Burroakcs; Hesper Township (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural K-12 public school district is looking for a student-centered educator who can adapt to a diverse learning environment. The position requires a Bachelor's in Education and teaching certification in Michigan. Key duties include creating a positive classroom atmosphere, evaluating student progress, and engaging with families to promote student growth. The school emphasizes a collaborative educational approach and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree or be enrolled in alternative routes to teacher certification programs.
• Capable of creating a positive, engaging classroom environment.
• Willing to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment responsive to students.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents about progress.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Bachelors of Science in Education

Certified DX or DI in the State of Michigan

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:00 AM
(Eastern Standard Time)

Job Description

Apply for a position at Burr Oak Community Schools! We are a public K-12 rural district in southwest Michigan, with an average class size of 20 students. We are looking for a student-centered candidate that can be flexible and adaptable.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Education, Certified DX or DI in the State of Michigan. Will consider candidates enrolled in alternative routes to teacher certification programs or people with a bachelor's degree in science considering teaching as a profession.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students.
• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications.
• Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum, as well as local and state standards, using contemporary thinking around best-practices and program-specific objectives.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and activities.
• Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students. Differentiates instruction to accommodate these styles.
• Evaluates the academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth.
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
• Maintains regular predictable in-person attendance.

Contact

Burr Oak Community School
326 Eagle Street
Burr Oak, MI 49030
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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