Genesee Intermediate School District

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

Genesee Intermediate School District  •  Flint, MI (Onsite)  •  25 days ago
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Job Description

Westwood Heights Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Elementary School Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will foster an engaging, inclusive classroom environment where all students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, deliver, and differentiate instruction aligned with Michigan K�12 Academic Standards.
  • Assess student progress using formative and summative tools to guide instruction.
  • Foster a positive, structured, and safe learning environment using multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
  • Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student growth and well-being.
  • Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education staff, and school leadership.

Mandatory Certification & Qualifications

Candidates must satisfy all state requirements set by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE):

  • Degree: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Teaching Certificate: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate elementary endorsement
  • Testing: Passing score on the corresponding Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) subject exam(s).
  • Reading Requirements: Completion of required diagnostic reading coursework per MDE guidelines.
  • Clearances: State and Federal Background Check clearance (LiveScan Fingerprinting) and valid CPR/First Aid certification.

Note: Candidates holding a valid Interim Teaching Certificate (ITC) via an approved Michigan Alternative Route program will also be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on the district Master Agreement step schedule.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Enrollment in the Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement System (MPSERS).

How to Apply

Apply online or visit us in person for an immediate interview:

  • In Person: Walk in Monday � Thursday at the Administration Office (3425 W. Pierson Rd, Flint, MI 48504). Please bring a current resume, teaching certificate/MOECS verification, and references.
  • Online: Submit your application, resume, and credentials through the district job portal.
Genesee Intermediate School District

About Genesee Intermediate School District

Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) provides educational leadership that impacts instruction, learning, student achievement, productivity, and efficiency. Strong relationships and partnerships are the foundation of GISD's services. It is through those relationships and partnerships that GISD is able to provide high quality, innovative educational programs and support services to students, parents, and educators.

GISD's departments and programs provide expansive, relevant, and state-of-the art learning opportunities in general education, career technical education, and special education. Further, its focus on early childhood education, specialized schools, robust professional development programming, along with its many shared and collaborative programs, enables our organization to encompass the educational community with programs and services that reach far beyond the classroom to benefit the broader community.

At GISD, we are collaborators, leaders, educators, and service providers. It is through the knowledge, unique skills, and talents of GISD staff, and the collaborative support of stakeholders, that delivery of our programs and services are achieved, and our most important role - service to students - is accomplished.

GISD is an NCA-AdvancED accredited intermediate school district. Our mission describes a commitment to providing high quality programs and services, and includes standards that guide GISD's continuous improvement efforts.

GISD serves a region with nearly 66,000 students and 8,500 educators. Its primary service area consists of the 21 public school districts and 15 public school academies (charter schools) in Genesee County, Michigan. Other services extend to Lapeer, Shiawassee, and surrounding counties.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Flint, Michigan
Year Founded
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