Teacher Elementary - E2 (4/5/6)
Young World Physical Education, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Grand Rapids Public Schools – GR Montessori Academy (PreK-6)
Job Title: TEACHER – ELEMENTARY E2 (4/5/6)
Department: Instruction
Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)
Direct Supervisor: School Principal
Salary: $47,854 to $94,408 Per Year
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.
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 scholars 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.
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 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 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 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.
Perform 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.
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 616-819-5272
Email: careers@grps.org
Position Type
Full-Time
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Job Title: TEACHER – ELEMENTARY E2 (4/5/6)
Department: Instruction
Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)
Direct Supervisor: School Principal
Salary: $47,854 to $94,408 Per Year
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.
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 scholars 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.
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 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 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 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.
Perform 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.
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 616-819-5272
Email: careers@grps.org
Position Type
Full-Time
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