What You Will Do:

Designing, developing, and delivering quality lesson plans and curricula that adhere to district expectations.
Designing suitable assessments and delivering helpful feedback to students, parents, and other teachers.
Providing extra resources, support, and interventions for students who are struggling.
Grading papers, updating records, and handling various administrative tasks.
Creating an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and voicing concerns.
Participating in other school activities and regularly communicating with parents.
Enforcing classroom management and school administrative policies.
Assessing and accommodating students’ learning needs and styles.
Using technology to deliver lessons and other educational materials.
Communicating effectively with students, parents and staff.
Preparing students for standardized science and post-secondary entrance tests.

Need to Have: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Preferred Personal and Professional Competencies:

Dedication, patience, and the ability to remain calm.
The ability to create an environment where everyone’s opinions are respected.
A passion for social studies and a commitment to continuing education.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Analytical skills to assess the educational needs, individual needs, strengths and weaknesses of students
Problem-solving skills to create both broad and individualized educational solutions
Exceptional organizational skills to plan and deliver lessons, assignments and assessments
Time management abilities for timely planning, grading, and meeting deadlines
Technology skills to deliver educational content in unique and modern ways

It is the policy of the Watervliet Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, religion, age,

marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, weight, height, or handicap be excluded from

participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any

of its programs or activities

A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED:

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher