What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Science Teacher position at Gladstone Area Schools?
Gladstone Area Schools seeks qualified candidates for the following position:
Secondary Science Teacher
Location: Gladstone Area Middle School
Start Date: 2024-2025 School Year
Reports to: Principal
Salary: Commensurate with experience and/or contractual requirements
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate field
- Valid Michigan Teacher Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful teaching experience in a public school district, either through regular employment, student teaching, long-term substitute teaching, or internship
Desired Characteristics
- Passion for working collaboratively with children, families, and staff
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills supporting a team approach to education
- Eagerness to approach problems from new and different perspectives
- Ability to use highly effective instruction and assessments to create a cycle of student success
- Growth mindset focused on constructive interactions
- High degree of professional ethics
Job Description
- Create a welcoming classroom environment for all students
- Demonstrate exceptional classroom management skills, leading to a respectful and cooperative learning atmosphere in the classroom
- Plan and deliver effective, engaging, age appropriate, and rigorous lessons
- Differentiate instruction and learning activities while holding all students to high expectations
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support a healthy, growth-focused campus culture
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and families
- Maintain records as required by District policy
