Elementary Teacher for Historic and Unique One-Room School House
Reports to: Wood School Board of Education
Location of work:
Wood School
29842 66th Street
Bangor, MI 49013
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Rate of Pay: Per Contract
Hours to work: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Dates: Per District School Calendar
All applications should be submitted to: Van Buren ISD or Wood School PO Box 130 Bangor, MI 49013
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college or university
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement, qualified to teach in Michigan
- Highly Qualified by ESSA Standards
- High level of communication skills
- Ability to help create positivity and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability.
- Must pass a criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior teaching/student teaching experience
- Enthusiastic, energetic & highly organized
- Experience with differentiated instruction strategies to benefit all learners and meet the needs of individual students
Professional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage a safe, comfortable learning environment.
- Demonstrate consistent, effective management of student behavior.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and exhibit professional growth.
- Playground/ Recess supervision, as needed.
- Maintain student confidentiality in thorough and secure record-keeping following FERPA, IDEA, and HIPPA guidelines when needed.
- Participate in meetings as required by the school, district, or laws, to address student needs.
- Ability to form and maintain working and professional relationships with district staff and parents.
- Possesses the skill and willingness to ensure that students’ social and emotional needs are addressed.
- Developing and implementing individualized programs of instruction to meet the needs of students.
- Participating as an educational team member for the success of all students.
- Uses technology to enhance lessons and stay current with changing trends.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Able to handle the Physical Demands and Environmental Factors related to the position.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.