Summary: The Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students, performs instructional and related duties in accordance with District and Board Policies and terms of the teacher contract. The Teacher will also develop and foster relationships with staff, parents, students and the community.

Please note that, due to the timing of this posting, the district reserves the right to interview candidates as applications are received and may host interviews and offer the position prior to the close of the posting if a qualified candidate is selected for the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. 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 the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not constructed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Teach district approved curriculum.
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Michigan Secondary Teacher Certificate
Social Studies Endorsement (RX + CE) or (CX)
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with grade level teachers and with teachers across grade levels.
Willingness to learn and understand current educational strategies and curriculum
Familiarity with course content standards and expectations
Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness
Understanding and knowledge of current technology
Speak, hear, see and write clearly with or without assistive device(s).
Walk, stand for the full scheduled period, with minimal sitting options.
Adhere to all Board and District policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.

Other Responsibilities:

Maintains consistent, predictable and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the position

Preferred Qualifications:

Social Studies Endorsement (RX + CE) or (CX) for ability to teach Psychology and U.S. Government or willingness to continue education to earn those endorsements (above and beyond current social studies/history endorsement).
Previous experience working with high school students
The ability to relate positively and communicate effectively with students, parents, and peers
Teach developmentally appropriate lessons following assigned curriculum guidelines
Experience with PBIS and Academic MTSS, as well as with Capturing Kids Hearts

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be required to sit, use hands to finger, talk and hear.
The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust, focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Fowlerville Community Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to: Director of Human Resources, Trisha Reed, Fowlerville Community Schools, 7677 Sharpe Road, Suite A, Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517)223-6018.

Social Studies Teacher (RX or CX)