Teacher Secondary- 8th Grade

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

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a full-time Secondary Teacher for Middle School (Grades 6-8) at Grand Rapids Public Schools. This role involves equipping scholars with skills for academic and social readiness for college or career.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, appropriate Michigan teaching certification, and demonstrate the ability to effectively manage diverse classroom environments. Salary ranges from $47,854 to $94,408 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and current Michigan teaching certification required.
• Ability to motivate scholars and manage a diverse workload.
• Effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction and differentiate for diverse needs.
• Maintain ongoing scholar progress and administer assessments.
• Engage with parents regarding scholar progress.

Skills

Understanding of child learning processes

Effective communication

Differentiated instruction methods

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Current Michigan teaching certification

Job description

Job Description

Position: Secondary Teacher (Middle School, Grades 6-8) at Grand Rapids Public Schools.

The secondary teacher is responsible for ensuring that every scholar is academically and socially ready for college or career. The role equips scholars with knowledge, skills, and motivation that empower them to direct their lives and become confident, critical thinkers who contribute to a changing global community. Instruction is delivered through a variety of learning experiences in partnership with the community to meet each student's needs as defined by the educational plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification.
• Demonstrated understanding of current research on how children learn and the ability to motivate scholars to perform at their best.
• Ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to differentiate instruction 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.
• Consistent 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 ongoing 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, 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) and 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

• Maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email, and/or home visits, 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 to execute job duties.
• Serve as a role model for all scholars and the school community.
• Interact with co‑workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Encourage team spirit and contribute as a team member in decision‑making processes facilitated by the building administrator.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Contribute to extra‑curricular activities such as clubs, 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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

Stand, walk, sit, use hands for finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear. Occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds. Requires close and distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment

Noise level is usually moderate. Work is carried out indoors with required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, and work output of scholars.

Mental Functions

Compare, analyze, communicate 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.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$47,854 to $94,408 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]