Teacher - 6th Grade

Position: 6th Grade Teacher

Location: Kraft Meadows Intermediate School

Reports To: Building Principal/Assistant Principal

Compensation: Per Bargaining Unit Agreement

Start Date: 2024-2025 School Year

Summary of Position:

Teachers are responsible for creating a positive learning climate with a focus on student growth and achievement. They employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet the different learning styles and interests of students.

Essential Functions:

(The following list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive list of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.)

• Must have an interest in teaching math and science
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences for students
• Ensure students are engaged in the learning process
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students
• Use the district curriculum to develop and guide instruction
• Develop high-quality lesson plans that meet both group and individual needs of all students including those with special needs
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons and learning activities
• Encourage and monitor the progress of students
• Observe and evaluate each student's performance and development
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work and performance
• Collaborate with special education staff to provide students with individualized education programs (IEP) appropriate accommodations and supplementary needs
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress
• Administer district and state assessments as required
• Actively participate in district-provided professional development and implement and implement learned strategies with fidelity
• Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures as directed by the building principal
• Create a caring and structured learning environment by consistently enforcing rules and procedures

Employment Qualifications

• EDUCATION: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited teacher education program.
• EXPERIENCE: Previous experience as a K-12 teacher is not required.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS: State of Michigan Teacher Certification ZC (K-8) Endorsement or ZG (K-5) Endorsement or BX Endorsement Required

Additional Requirements

• Effectively communicate with parents on a regular basis via phone or email
• Participate and parent meetings, IEPs, and Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Attend staff, committee, grade-level, department meetings, and others as assigned by the principal
• Collaboratively work with colleagues and as part of a team
• Promote the vision and mission of Caledonia Community Schools in a positive manner at all times
• Duties as assigned by the building principal or director

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, 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 the ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to 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 students.

Non-Discrimination

Caledonia Community Schools does not discriminate 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