TEACHER - ELEMENTARY - AOL

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 Elementary Teaching Certificate - Elementary K-5 All Subjects (ZG) or on an alternative/path route to obtain the required endorsements(s)
Additional subject area endorsements encouraged
Must be highly qualified as defined by the Michigan State Dept. of Education.
Experience working with non-traditional populations
Ability to plan and implement elementary curriculum and effectively provide support for online instructional platforms to all students
Ability to run instructional intervention groups
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
Maintain the philosophy that all children can learn when provided with the appropriate instruction and support
Ability and willingness to individualize instruction to meet the needs of the students
Ability to work collaboratively with others within a “team consensus” approach
Receptive to feedback and continuously in pursuit of improving classroom effectiveness and achievement of student outcomes
Ability to set and maintain behavioral limits in a consistent manner
Ability to remain objective, calm and neutral when responding to student’s inappropriate behaviors
Ability to “actively listen” to students and relate to them in a positive, supportive and reinforcing manner
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 - Elementary - Allegan Online