TEACHER - MIDDLE SCHOOL 6-8 (any content area) - Allegan Online

Candidates may be elementary OR secondary certified as long as they have a middle school endorsement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Effectively participate in educational planning
Select and maintain appropriate instructional programs, materials and supplies for classroom
Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors and techniques
Monitor and assist students’ progress towards taking the GED tests or earning a HS diploma
Demonstrate effective leadership and direction to classroom aide and other support staff involved with students
Effectively communicate, consult, and team with parents, staff, agencies, and others
Evaluate and track student progress and program effectiveness
Maintain student records, as required
Maintain contact with home regarding student progress and programming
Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
Adhere to Allegan Public Schools’ policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by the district

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university required
Valid Teaching Certificate - K-8 Subject Certification and/or 6-12 Subject Certification or on an alternative/path route to obtain the required endorsement(s).
Must be highly qualified as defined by the Michigan State Dept. of Education.
Teaches district approved curriculum
Experience working with at-risk youth
High degree of technology skills (Google Suite)
Desire to collaborate with peers and work as a team
Creates a safe and respectful classroom environment for all learners
Ability to plan and implement middle school curriculum and effectively provide support for online instructional platforms to all students
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology to engage all learners
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons and units
Uses a variety of formative and summative assessments
Takes a trauma-sensitive approach when working with students
Communicates professionally to students, parents/guardians, and colleagues
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Other duties as assigned by building administrator

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing. In addition, the employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as student equipment and wheelchairs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position is for the 25-26 school year. Wages, benefits, and work year as defined in the Teachers’ Master Agreement

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and background based upon Salary Schedule in the AEA Master Agreement

LOCATION: Allegan Online & Adult Education Building located at 550 Fifth Street, Allegan, MI 49010. This is not a remote work opportunity.

REPORTS TO: Building Director

For questions about this position, please contact:

Michelle Luyk, Director

Allegan Online & Adult Education

michelleluyk@alleganps.org

Allegan Public Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, political belief, disability, handicap, or any other legally protected characteristic - in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent, 550 Fifth St, Allegan, MI 49010 or by phone at (269) 673-5431.

Teacher - Middle School 6-8 (any content area) - AOL