Job Description

Position Elementary Teacher-Kindergarten
Location: Lessenger Elementary School
Compensation: At the appropriate step on the Teachers' Salary Schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate, required
• Early Childhood (ZA or ZS) endorsement, preferred
• Knowledge of elementary student expectations including academic, social, emotional and behavioral milestones
• Experience or knowledge of Reading, Writing and Math Workshop models
• Experience utilizing student data to drive instruction in all subject areas
• Strong commitment to educating students
• Ability to create lesson plans and implement instructional strategies to address the needs of students in various classroom settings
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to schedule changes
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, students and parents
• Proficiency in Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) and online sourcing tools with functional knowledge of internet use for search platforms
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find acceptable and appropriate

This position is classified as Exempt
Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189.
Ability to withstand the strains and successfully manage the responsibilities of the position.
Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential.
All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.
Two Weeks Paid Parental Leave

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Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.

It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.