Job Description

AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Join the Avondale Team!
At Avondale, we're more than a school district—we're a supportive community dedicated to personal growth, resilience, and discovery. We invest in our staff through strong professional development and a collaborative network, empowering educators to create exceptional, individualized learning experiences where every student matters and every story counts Learn more about us at www.avondaleschools.org

POSITION OPENING: Middle School Math or Science Gifted and Talented – Inspire and Empower Young Minds!

IN THIS ROLE:Join a passionate team at Gate Magnet School where innovation, collaboration, and student-centered learning thrive. As a Math/English teacher, you'll engage curious, energetic learners during a pivotal stage in their growth—helping them build strong academic foundations while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and confidence. With robust professional development, a supportive community, and the freedom to bring lessons to life in meaningful ways, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and shape their journey toward success.

WHAT WE NEED:
B.S. degree in secondary education.

State of Michigan Education Certification 000EX (000EQ also acceptable), or 000DI

Master's degree preferred.

Prior experience in Gifted and Talented preferred.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Regular, reliable attendance to the job is an essential function.

WHAT YOU NEED:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enhance Academic performance

Establish clear objectives for all gifted lessons, units, and projects and effectively communicate those objectives to students.

Identify student's needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.

Effectively communicate with parents on a regular basis outside the normal classroom day by means of newsletters, e-mails, notes, phone calls and individual parent conferences.

Discuss student problems, behavior incidents, positive developments, and progress with parents in an honest, sensitive, and confidential manner

Promote parent participation and involvement in education activities provided for their children.

Confer and cooperate with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting gifted student learning, following approved curricula.

Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Identify students showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians and child development specialists.

Engage in collaborative work and contribute to team planning.

Competence in Content Knowledge

Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to students in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the school and other appropriate learning activities.

Provide individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of students in communication skills, health habits, physical skills, and development of self-concept. Adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student as needed.

Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of students with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.

Enrich the educational program through study/field trips to community locations and through community member classroom visits. Share and interpret these experiences with students and parents.

Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and regulations and procedures of the school.

Planning/Preparing

Develop lesson plans, instructional materials provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

Plan individual and group activities to stimulate academic, social, and emotional growth.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Translate lesson plans and activities into developmentally appropriate learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.

Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school.

Instructional Strategies

Implement individual and group activities to stimulate academic, social, and emotional growth.

Foster cooperative social behavior through activities and group projects to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults.

Encourage students in singing, dancing, rhythmic activities, and in the use of art materials.

Encourage students to express themselves creatively in art, music, and dramatic play.

Utilize technology- computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment in the delivery of instruction.

Identify student needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for an individual education plan.

Utilize research-based teaching strategies to effectively plan and teach guided reading groups.

Engage students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.

Methods to Monitor Student Learning

Evaluate student's academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports.

Utilize assessment materials and make appropriate classroom student assessments.

Prepare, administer, correct tests, and record results.

Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests in accordance with the school testing program, and interpret results to determine student's developmental levels and needs.

Professional Growth

Attend professional in-service activities and teacher training workshops provided by the school as well as self-selected professional growth activities in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

Professional Responsibilities

Create a fair, supportive, and inclusive teaching and working environment for all students and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information.

Effectively communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, and students.

Plan and coordinate the work of educational assistants and other professional support staff, parents, and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.

Maintain a positive image for the school as well as good public relations within the community.

Select and requisition developmentally appropriate classroom materials, instructional aids, and supplies.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned workday.

Participate in curriculum development programs as required.

Participate in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.

Other duties as assigned.

WORK LOCATION: Gate Magnet School

SALARY DETAILS:Per Master Agreement
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Per Master Agreement
EVALUATION:Per Master Agreement
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WHY WORK FOR AVONDALE?
In addition to collaborating with passionate educators on meaningful initiatives, joining Avondale means you'll also enjoy these outstanding benefits: