Job Description

Position: Elementary Teacher- 1st Grade

Location: Allendale Elementary

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated
2. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students based on the District's educational philosophy, goals, objectives and individual student plan.
3. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
4. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation.
5. Establish and maintain standards of appropriate student behavior.
6. Employ a variety of instructional strategies and media which meet the needs and capabilities of the students.
7. Evaluate student performance on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
8. Refer students with special needs to the appropriate District specialist and participate on committees related to individual student planning.
9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, self, equipment, materials, and facilities in order to provide an ongoing, safe classroom environment.
10. Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
11. Assist as directed in the daily operations of the school.
12. Be available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when needed.
13. Plan and supervise duties for teacher aides and volunteers.
14. Maintain and improve competence through participation in professional training
15. Attend all staff meetings and serve on committees as requested.
16. Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or designee.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

1. Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college institution.
2. Valid Michigan teaching certificate or such other credentials as may be required by the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public School District for this position

Working Schedule and Rate of Pay:

40 week per year position (teacher work calendar)

Salary according to master contract