Secondary (Math/Science) Teacher

Deadline: April 19, 2022
District/Organization: GPS Solutions
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: $35,000-$45,000

Position Details

Job Description

GPS is currently seeking highly-qualified Title I Teachers with the following teaching certificates/endorsements: Secondary Math, Secondary Science. The Title I Teacher will create and facilitate a learning environment that meets the needs of all students assigned to that classroom by the School Building and GPS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide research-based intervention instruction that is consistent with the identified needs area, which is aligned to grade level curriculum, the Michigan Curriculum Framework and the set of minimal skills developed by the School Building for each grade level span.
• Deliver modified instruction and facilitate student activities, including development of lesson plans and classroom materials when necessary under the direction of the Principal/MTSS Coordinator.
• Teach Title I subjects (reading, language arts, integrated with Social Studies and Science), at specified grade level and engage students in small, targeted groups of 6 or less.
• Document student entry level of performance and periodically assess progress toward mastery of Title I target areas.
• Work with administration and classroom teacher to develop a schedule for Title I student services.
• Create a learning environment that addresses the multiple learning styles and modalities of the students that work in that environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Provide instruction that addresses the unique ability levels and growth of each student.
• Represent a positive role model to students.
• Relate well with an urban population and be able to lead, instruct and motivate urban students to learn.
• Monitor all students being pulled for Title I services entering and exiting the Title I Room, to ensure their safety, health and well-being.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student attendance and group progress records, Title I compliance documentation and progress reports as directed by the MTSS Coordinator and submit for review by established deadlines.
• Supervise classroom activities, maintaining appropriate classroom management and discipline.
• Attend school activities outside regular school hours such as Parent/Teacher conferences, orientation, concerts, etc., as requested or directed by the Principal/MTSS Coordinator.
• Collaborate with coworkers to establish alignment and continuity of instruction throughout the grade levels and curriculum areas.
• Actively participate in professional development (PD) days scheduled by GPS. Participate in PD in school building if it is directly related to Title I content areas.
• Complete coursework and attain graduate credits necessary to maintain teaching certification.
• Respond to school-related phone calls within twenty-four hours of the time the call was made.
• Check emails at least three times every school day (i.e. before school, lunchtime, after school).
• Attend scheduled GPS staff meetings.
• Attend Parent Involvement Nights as directed by the MTSS Coordinator.
• Communicate both positive and negative behaviors and classroom achievement to parents/guardians of students through phone calls, written communications, arranged individual conferences, etc.
• Communicate student progress to general education teachers, students, and administrators on a consistent and regular basis. Collaborate with general education teachers to develop Student Intervention Plans based on assessment data.
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance at all work assignments.
• Respect the confidentiality of students in the classroom, in discussions with coworkers and in discussions with parents of other students.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and interaction with coworkers, parents, students, etc., both during the school day and when representing the school at outside activities.
• Maintain availability for weekend and/or evening events that may be required.
• Maintain availability for summer projects as approved/directed/assigned by the Principal/MTSS Coordinator.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Shall possess a valid State of Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught.
• Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
• Must assume responsibility for following state guidelines to keep certification current and valid.
• Criminal background check and criminal history check required.

E-mail: hr@gpssolutions.us