CLASSROOM TEACHER-KINDERGARTEN - Berrien County Schools Consortium : Job Details

Certified - Position - Elementary Teacher Job Number 460####### Start Date Open Date Closing Date Reports To: Building PrincipalEmployed By: Academy BoardDescription:Facilitate day-to-day management and instruction of students as directed by the Administrator and the Academy Board.Qualifications:

• MI Teaching Certification, Out of State Teaching Certification, or the ability to obtain a Teaching Permit.
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to work with urban and rural youth in a diverse population
• Experience with developing a thematic interdisciplinary curriculum
• Experience with hands-on/minds-on teaching
• Understand how information technology can be integrated into curricula
• Ability to work as a team member
• Must pass state and federal criminal background check

Responsibilities:

• Curriculum

• Articulate a plan of instruction in accordance with the MDE benchmarking
• Utilize food, agriculture, renewable resources, and environmental (FARE) themes
• Integrate technology throughout the curriculum
• UtilizeOutcome-based assessment, based on grade level groupings and MDE
• Develop and use multiple assessment strategies to evaluate student learning

• Classroom Management

• Create a classroom curriculum that facilitates instruction
• Establish procedures and classroom rules
• Communicate oral and written administrative action to parents and Administrator
• Provide a warm and inviting atmosphere
• Record attendance, lunch, and grades for all students
• Promote a clean and safe working environment
• Implement and follow individual student behavior plans

Communication

• Communicate expectations to students
• Evaluate and communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis
• Communicate volunteer needs to parents
• Make contributions to Academy newsletters

Leadership

• Provide guidance and direction to Paraprofessionals on a regular basis
• Evaluate Paraprofessional performance and assist in an action plan for improvement if needed
• Actively pursue the vision of the Academy as set forth by the Academy Board

Total Learning Environment

• Carry out the policies adopted by the Academy Board as interpreted by the Administrator (examples of Board policies include: dress code policy and code of conduct policy)
• Monitor the safety of all children
• Monitor the appropriateness of computer use in accordance with an acceptable use policy
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Administrator and/or Academy Board

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance or Stipend in lieu of Insurance
• MI Teacher Retirement Benefits (via ORS)
• Yearly Tentative Staff Bonus
• Longevity Pay (Beginning of the 5th year)
• Salary Based on Experience/Education Level

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