Teacher Elementary - 7 (38 weeks)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8) in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an elementary teacher. The role emphasizes high-quality instruction, data-informed planning, and strong family engagement to prepare scholars for college or career success.

The teacher collaborates with building leadership, special education staff, and the district to implement IEPs and interventions, while maintaining professional standards and a positive classroom climate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and current Michigan teaching certification.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners.
• Strong communication with scholars, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective instruction across elementary subjects and use assessments to track progress.
• Develop detailed lesson plans and provide accommodations for students with special needs.
• Collaborate with special education staff to support IEPs and interventions.
• Engage families with regular progress updates and conferences.
• Participate in professional development and school initiatives.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

English communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Michigan teaching certification

Tools

Danielson Rubric

Tripod 7 Cs

Job description

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Teacher Elementary - 7 (38 weeks)

Grand Rapids Public Schools Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5974645
Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The elementary 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 scholar's needs as defined by his or her educational plan. This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

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 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 IEP’s 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 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 and school programs, including recess duty as requested.
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
• Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract.
• Regular and on-time attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to deal with scholars, parents, staff and community in a tactful and courteous manner
• 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, by 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.

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, and 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

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.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $47,854 to $94,408 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]