Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Middle School Spanish Teacher Grades 5-8

POSITION LOCATION: Ann Arbor Open at Mack

FTE: 0.6

SALARY: AAEA - Teacher salary schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal

Teachers in Ann Arbor Public Schools create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation of education in accordance with each pupil's ability; and establish good relationships with parents and other district staff.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• Possession of current, valid licensing or certification as it applies to this position
• Certification in the appropriate level and subject is required for teachers
• Dual or multiple certifications for teachers is preferred

Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with the application packet. Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.

Education & Experience

• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in education
• Ability to communicate in the required language(s) both orally and in writing
• Required valid, current Michigan Teaching Certificate for the appropriate grade level (6-12) and subject area
• Prefer valid, current Michigan Teaching Certificate for the appropriate grade level (6-12) with at least two endorsements
• Demonstrated success working with historically underachieving students and closing achievement gaps
• Be recognizes as a collaborative instructional team member

Job Responsibilities

• Teach district approved curriculum
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like, and communicating these objectives to students
• Diagnose the learning disabilities of students
• Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth; keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences for education related purposes outside the instructional day
• Supervise classroom and students
• Other duties as assigned

This is a full time position. Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is a requirement of this position

Language Skills

• Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos in both English and required language(s) for this position
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators in both English and required language(s) for this position
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in both English and required language(s) for this position

Mathematical Skills

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Other Skills & Abilities

• Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
• 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. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. 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 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 reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position required the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with public and staff.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. The employee has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of others.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Method of Application
All applicants must apply online at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings