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Points of Pride:

• Four consecutive years as a Capturing Kid’s Hearts Showcase School, embodying the EXCEL model (Engage, X-plore, Communicate, Empower, and Launch).
• Partnership with Culver’s Reading Program to promote reading and provide prizes.
• Dedicated literacy coach and part-time math coach to support foundational learning.
• Strong Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention system with proven results in student growth.
• Empowered staff supporting school-wide initiatives.
• Regular library time with an expanding collection of literature.
• Relevant and vertically aligned curriculum.
• A district culture emphasizing meaningful relationships.
• Relational, intentional, and transformational approach.
• Value-added culture and 1-to-1 technology for students.
• Successful passage of a $28 million bond to enhance student experience and upgrade facilities, including:
• Series 1: New Early Childhood Addition.
• Series 2: Athletic Entrance, Secure Entry, new office space, concession area, and construction of an Auxiliary gym.
• Series 3: Classroom updates campus-wide.
• Energy Bond improvements for a more comfortable student experience, including heating, cooling, and modern lighting.

 

Qualifications:

• At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
• Possess a Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Strong base in the subject area content, common core standards, and Michigan Merit Curriculum standards
• Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes
• Capability for designing curriculum and establishing pacing guide to utilize instructional time
• Collect and analyze data to make effective decisions to promote student learning
• Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement
• Background with Capturing Kids’ Hearts

Responsibilities:

• Establish a positive classroom environment where students feel respected, and heard. 
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Implements and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Administers benchmark assessments and summative tests in accordance with the District testing program.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate methods for supporting student growth.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of MTSS, and ability to apply structures within academics and behavior.
• Knowledge of the Capturing Kids’ Hearts framework preferred.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.