Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Lakeshore Virtual)

JOB TITLE: Secondary Social Studies Teacher
LOCATION: Lakeshore Virtual School
DAYS AND HOURS: According to the GEA Master Agreement
CURRENT WAGE: According to GEA Master Agreement
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
EVALUATION: Annual Evaluation by Principal
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid and current Michigan Teaching Certificate required. Certification with grades 6�12 preferred; candidates holding combined grade band certifications (e.g., 5�9 and 7�12) may also be considered
• RX or CX endorsement required; additional endorsement areas encouraged; other social studies program endorsements may be considered
• Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to listen and to give directions and instructions
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, prepare, implement and document high quality instruction and assessments to meet the needs of all students according to State of Michigan standards
• Create live learning sessions for students to learn on-site or virtually, individually or in small groups
• Monitor student progress, log-in times, grades, and target end date and analyze data to make plans for interventions
• Actively participate in weekly meetings to discuss students short-term and long-term progress
• Mentor students within the program and document necessary conversations
• Honor and carry out district initiatives, professional development, and curriculum
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, and colleagues, and administration
• Participate in a Professional Learning Community setting by collaborating regularly with team of teachers
• Integrate technology effectively in a variety of forms on a daily basis as appropriate
• Exhibit a positive demeanor and support a positive work environment
• Maintain consistent attendance and report to work on time as expected
• Attend all meetings and professional development required for this position
• Complete assigned tasks, reports, and other requirements on time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand and walk over extended periods of time
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a work day, and to sit/stand several times in short periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy items.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• This job description is subject to change at any time

It is the policy of the Gibraltar School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight or marital status in its programs, services or activities. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the discrimination policies: Inquiries related to discrimination to Ms. Amy Conway, Superintendent19370 Vreeland Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183