Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/KindergartenDate Posted: 8/14/2024Location: Oakwood Elementary School
Portland Public Schools: Developmental Kindergarten Teacher, Oakwood ElementaryPortland Public Schools' seeks an innovative and passionate education professional to join our team to enhance the education experience for our students at Oakwood Elementary. The desired candidate would possess the following attributes: - Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Understanding of, or demonstrated training in, PBIS and MTSS initiatives
- Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
- Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and staff
- Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
- Experience in working with special needs students
- Willingness to undertake extra-curricular assignments
Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications: - A Bachelor's degree or higher
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an Elementary K-5 endorsement, ZG or equivalent
- Strong base in the subject area content, common core standards
- Ability to use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction
- Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes
- Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement
Position Details: - Title: Elementary Teacher
- Reports to: Building Principal
- Calendar: As per District Calendar and PEA contract
- Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
- Posting date: August 14, 2024
- Application deadline: until filled
Application Process: Applicants for the position may email the following documents in one attachment to: ...@portlandk12.org or apply online at: - Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position
- A current resume with reference contact information
- Copies of all university transcripts
- Copies of current Michigan educator certification or certification program letter of acceptance
- Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation
Becky Manika, Principal Oakwood Elementary School 500 Oak St Portland, MI 48875 Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Becky Manika, Oakwood Elementary School at ...@portlandk12.org 517-###-####. No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, Protected Classes ), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.