Teacher ELA/Science- Grade level TBD

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 47,854 - 94,408; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Teacher for ELA/Science for Grand Rapids Public Schools. Responsibilities include providing effective instruction, developing lesson plans, and monitoring student progress.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a current Michigan teaching certification. The position offers a salary ranging from $47,854 to $94,408 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification needed.
• Ability to work in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in various academic areas.
• Develop detailed lesson plans for all subjects.
• Maintain ongoing student progress monitoring.

Skills

Understanding of current research in education

Ability to motivate students

Effective communication in English

Differentiation of instruction

Ability to manage diverse workload

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Current Michigan teaching certification

Job description

Grand Rapids Public Schools Westwood Middle School (6-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Teacher ELA/Science – Grade Level TBD

This job is also posted in Grand Rapids Public School District, and Kent ISD.

Job Details

Job ID: 5720181
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Instruction
BARGAININGUNIT: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)
WAGE: Compensation is determined by a structured salary schedule. The starting salary is based on the candidate’s degree level and verified years of licensed or certificated experience.
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: School Principal
GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.
JOB SUMMARY: The secondary teacher is responsible for ensuring that every scholar is academically and socially ready for college or career and to equip all scholars with knowledge, skills, and motivation that empowers them to direct their lives and become confident, critical thinkers who will contribute to a changing global community. This is accomplished by providing a variety of learning experiences in partnership with the community to meet each student’s needs as defined by his or her educational plan. This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate scholar to perform at their best.
• Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to differentiate instruction, using a variety of styles, and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all scholars.
• Ability to participate as a member of the team.
• Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide scholars with effective instruction in the various academic areas; use the Danielson Rubric; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all scholars; incorporate the Tripod 7 Cs (challenge, control, consolidate, confer, captivate, clarify and care) into daily practice.
• Teach the required curriculum and administer common assessments; effectively maintain and monitor on-going scholar progress.
• Provide scholars with effective instruction/modeling/interventions in the various behavioral areas.
• Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom, including scholars with special needs.
• Utilize “best” classroom management practices to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning, curtails disruptive behaviors and enhances scholars’ self-esteem.
• Collaborate with special education staff to provide scholars with individualized education programs (IEPs) appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies for individual and group behavior management and academic goals.
• Participate in and contribute to professional development, implement strategies learned with fidelity.

Parent and Community Engagement

• Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating scholar progress.
• Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in parent meetings, including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
• Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.

Other Duties

• Display physical, social, mental, and emotional soundness in order to execute the duties of job.
• Serve as a role model for all scholars and within school community.
• Interact with co‑workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision‑making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Contribute to extra‑curricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions and school programs.
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
• Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADA Requirements

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, and work output of scholars.

Mental Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination/Accommodation Assistance

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at [phone] or [e-mail].

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $47,854 to $94,408 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• GRPS Careers
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]