Richfield Public School Academy, a charter school in Flint, MI, is hiring a full time Middle School Humanities Teacher. Must have teacher certification and BX, BA, RX, CX, CC or CB endorsement.

Teachers are members of a professional community, where they work collaboratively to promote high expectations and academic growth. Student learning starts with a safe and secure learning environment. Teachers are expected to form positive relationships with their students, students’ families, and colleagues. All teachers are responsible for implementing the Academy curriculum, including common formative and summative assessments, monitoring student progress and maintaining positive home-Academy relationships.

Our teachers demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Academy by

• Planning engaging lessons using the provided curriculum, and being prepared to deliver high quality content in a face to face or virtual environment.

• Collaborating with assigned ancillary staff to coordinate whole group, small group and individualized instruction as needed.

• Providing effective supervision to ensure a safe learning environment for all students, and bringing a solutions oriented approach to challenges of practice.

• Participating in professional development and applying it to their classrooms.

• Maintaining a reflective approach to understanding and using best practices to continuously improve instruction and increase student achievement.

• Working with other staff members to develop instructional units, ensure alignment of materials, maintain consistency in determining mastery of grade level standards, and completing necessary documents such as report cards, child study recommendations, Individualized Reading Improvement Plans and Educational Development Plans.

Qualifications

Planning & Implementation

Individuals in this position must be able to apply effective supervision methods. Teachers will be responsible for the supervision of students on a daily basis. Supervisory responsibilities include establishing respectful routines and procedures that maximize learning time by establishing a safe and orderly environment and overseeing all classroom activities, whether online or face to face.

Knowledge & Expertise

Qualified employees in this position will possess knowledge of curriculum implementation, educational technology and metrics for evaluating student mastery. The teacher must be competent in instructional implementation and be committed to maximizing learning time within the confines of the instructional day. Excellent teachers understand and expect to be exemplars of life-long learning. The teacher must possess a high level of knowledge and expertise in their specific subject matter, and demonstrate commitment to an interdisciplinary approach.

In the event of a return to virtual learning, the teacher must gain knowledge and expertise in virtual learning, with the ability to use online platforms to deliver instructional materials and content. In addition, the teacher must demonstrate an understanding of the importance of daily contact with students and parents to ensure their academic success with virtual learning.

Reasoning Ability

An employee in this position must be able to effectively draw conclusions based on their ability to identify problems, collect information and establish facts. RPSA teachers possess the intellectual capacity and agency to affect student achievement and positive Academy change. In addition, a teacher in this position will possess the ability to provide both logical and abstract solutions in standard and non-standard situations.

Interpersonal Qualities

A qualified employee in this position will possess outstanding oral and written communication skills. This employee must have the ability to provide effective responses to all inquiries from all parties, including students, parents, staff, Partner Solutions, the community and the Academy Board. An employee in this position must also be able and willing to work with staff and administration to problem solve.

*All employees must successfully pass a criminal background check.

*All employees must follow the code of conduct as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Education & Experience

The teacher must possess a valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate, or permit, with the appropriate endorsement(s) for all subject area(s) being taught.

Physical Demands & Work Environment In order to successfully perform the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to meet the following physical demands:

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects or individuals weighing up to 75 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.

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans

• 2% 401(k) company contribution

• 3% 401(k) company match

• Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer

• Voluntary Plans Available

For more information on Richfield Public School Academy, please visit our website at https://www.richfieldpsa.net/.