Position: Middle School Teacher

Employed By: GECS

Reports to: Dean of Academics

Duty Year: School Year, Academic Year

Job Summary:

Teachers have an oversight role for all students within the Academy setting to ensure a safe academic environment conducive to learning and well managed and structured behaviorally. Teachers ensure proper planning and follow up for the academic and behavior progress of all students and work cooperatively with the various departments and teams within the Academy. Teachers will have the oversight and responsibility to manage his or her classroom, implementing instruction and behavior strategies that meet the needs of the whole child and the students at the Academy. Teachers ensure accurate and timely reporting to the Dean of Academics as required by Academy governmental bodies, regarding students’ performance and challenges, with recommendations for action and a summary of actions taken.

Description of Duties:

Student Academic Achievement

Prepare students to meet academic testing requirements (internal, state-mandated, and federal-mandated) and to achieve academic growth by implementing Academy curriculum and philosophy to the classes he or she is assigned to teach
Facilitate and communicate knowledge and strategies for learning to students
Monitor academic progress of entire class and individual students

Use of Academy System

Implement Academy curriculum and philosophy to the classes he/she is assigned to teach
Plan objectives, instruction, and practice work to maximize learning
Ensure that student learning occurs in class

Classroom Management

Apply Academy and classroom rules consistently and effectively
Utilize positive discipline and ensure a positive school culture, utilizing preventive discipline where needed
Motivate and engage students
Communicate expectations to students clearly and consistently
Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning
Supervise students within the Academy setting and on Academy grounds

Professional Relationships

Motivate students to perform well and respond promptly to student needs
Maintain positive relationships with colleagues, administration and staff
Inspire respect and trust
Encourage students to participate in Academy events and activities
Support and work cooperatively with Academy staff
Maintain a positive attitude, follow instructions and respond to management direction

Commitment

Demonstrate commitment to the organization
Adhere to Academy policies and procedures
Meet attendance and punctuality guidelines
Demonstrate commitment to quality

Accountability

Communicate to Dean of Academics regarding any and all areas of academic concern
Prepare and maintain accurate and appropriate student attendance and grade records as outlined by the Dean of Academics Maintain an orderly, secure, attractive, and nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning
Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Academics

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association
Shall possess a valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught
Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind
Teaching experience preferred
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Satisfactory performance ratings in delivery of instruction and classroom management
Satisfactory completion of oral and written interview
Criminal records clearance

Education & Experience

All administrators or other persons whose primary responsibility is administering instructional programs or as a chief business official shall meet the certification and continuing education requirements as described in MCL 380.1246. It is the employee’s responsibility to understand and fulfill any license and training obligations specific to position and/or for equipment that will be operated.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

In order to successfully perform the essential duties of this job, the employee would ideally be able to meet the following physical demands:

Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Stand and walk frequently.
Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year.
Withstand a moderate noise level.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Middle School Social Studies Teacher