Grade 1 Teacher Job at Homer Community Schools
- Teach Lakeview School District approved curriculum.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Prepare for classes assigned.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs & capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
- Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
- Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
- Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day as necessary.
- Regular, dependable attendance is a critical performance factor to ensure consistent, high quality services to children and families.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Works collaboratively with a culturally diverse community and student population.
- Contributes constructively to closing racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic achievement gaps.
- Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues, staff, students and community groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate
- Certification in K-5 all subjects/K-8 Self-contained classroom
- Lifelong learner with a collaborative spirit
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Experience working with students in a diverse, multicultural academic setting
- Bilingual preferred but not required
JobID: 9675
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3
Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3
Date Posted:
5/11/2023
5/11/2023
Location:
Minges Brook Elementary
Minges Brook Elementary
Date Available:
August 2023
August 2023
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
District:
Lakeview School District - website
Lakeview School District - website
Lakeview School District is dedicated to organizational excellence and supports and encourages the development and implementation of multicultural perspectives across all areas of the organization, the celebration of diversity, and the assets that diversity brings to Lakeview School District. Lakeview School District is located on the south side of Battle Creek, an economically and culturally diverse community of 53,000 located in south-central lower Michigan. The Lakeview School District is a highly respected, dynamic public school system, which seeks implantation of meaningful change with the goal of responsibly restructuring the District's educational programs.
Lakeview School District is a comprehensive school of approximately 4,000 students in grades K-12 with 500 faculty and support staff members with an annual General Fund Budget of $50 million. The District is comprised of six school buildings, four K-4 elementary buildings, one 5-8 middle school building and one high school.
POSITION SUMMARY: The successful candidate will instruct students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students, student aides and parent helpers.
Students, student aides and parent helpers.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to work with staff, parents and children.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates must submit, via the Districts on-line application system, cover letter, resume, transcripts, and copy of current education credential.
Interested candidates must submit, via the Districts on-line application system, cover letter, resume, transcripts, and copy of current education credential.
Compensation Package: A competitive salary combined with a comprehensive fringe benefit package will be offered to the successful applicant.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
EOE
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.
EOE
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