8th Grade Math Teacher
Job Description
Position: 8th Grade Math Teacher (EX)
Location: Strong Middle School
Start Date: 26-27 School Year
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at times designated
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students based on the District's educational philosophy, goals, objectives and individual student plan.
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation.
- Establish and maintain standards of appropriate student behavior.
- Employ a variety of instructional strategies and media which meet the needs and capabilities of the students.
- Evaluate student performance on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
- Refer students with special needs to the appropriate District specialist and participate on committees related to individual student planning.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, self, equipment, materials, and facilities in order to provide an ongoing, safe classroom environment.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
- Assist as directed in the daily operations of the school.
- Be available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when needed.
- Plan and supervise duties for teacher aides and volunteers.
- Maintain and improve competence through participation in professional training
- Attend all staff meetings and serve on committees as requested.
- Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or designee.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college institution.
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate or such other credentials as may be required by the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Public School District for this position
Working Schedule and Rate of Pay:
40 week per year position (teacher work calendar)
Salary according to master contract
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- District-paid health insurance (hard cap)
- Term life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- ORS retirement plan
- Paid time off