Secondary Social Studies/ Science Teacher

Kalamazoo Public Schools; Kalamazoo (MI); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 93.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kalamazoo Public Schools—KPS Virtual Program seeks a Secondary Social Studies/Science Teacher (1.0 FTE) for in-person instruction delivered to virtual students. This 10-month, full-time position requires teaching district-approved curriculum in a dynamic virtual setting.

Minimum qualifications include a four-year degree, Michigan Teaching Certificate with Social Studies endorsement (RX); highly qualified status; and strong communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• Four-year degree from an accredited teacher preparation program.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in Social Studies (RX).
• Highly Qualified status in content area with Social Studies endorsement.

Aufgaben

• T teaches district approved curriculum.
• T meets and instructs assigned classes at designated times and locations.
• T creates a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• T prepares for all classes and maintains student records.
• T protects students and school property, equipment, and materials.
• T uses varied instructional techniques and media suited to students.
• T supports policies on student life and behavior and establishes class rules.
• T assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• T identifies students for special education referrals and seeks district support.
• T communicates with students and parents outside instructional hours.
• T maintains standards for pupil behavior to ensure effective learning.

Kenntnisse

Oral communication

Written communication

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Ausbildung

Bachelors degree

Michigan Teaching Certificate

Social Studies endorsement RX

Jobbeschreibung

KPS Virtual Program

*This position is in-person, teaching out of a classroom to virtual students.

Secondary Social Studies/ Science Teacher (1.0 FTE)

KPS Virtual Program

KEA Salary Schedule and Grade

$47,599-$93,010

10 Month, Full-time

Our Mission:

Nurture the dreams of all students and empower all students to contribute to a better world.

Scope of Responsibilities

Instructs students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Teaches District-approved curriculum.
2. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. Prepares for all classes assigned.
5. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
6. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
7. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
8. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, keeps appropriate records, and provides progress reports as required.
9. Identifies students for special education referrals on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
10. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
11. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
12. Establishes and maintains reasonable standards and procedures for pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Four-year degree from an accredited teacher preparation program.
2. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement.
3. Must be Highly Qualified in the content area with the endorsement of Social Studies (RX).
4. Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Minimum of three years of successful experience working with children and families in an urban educational setting, and/or diverse/multi-cultural candidates
2. Endorsed in one additional core subject area.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer