What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-8 Self-Contained Classroom Teacher position at Huron Intermediate School District?
POSITION OPENING – K-8 Self-Contained Classroom Teacher
HURON COUNTY CHURCH SCHOOL
Position: One (1) Full-time Self-Contained Rural School K-8 Classroom Teacher for the 2025-26 School Year
Closing Date: Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate
- Physically and mentally capable of rigorous work (capable of sitting on the floor, standing, and sitting for extended times, and lifting or pushing a minimum of 40 pounds)
- Pass and maintain School Employment background check
ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
The classroom teacher will perform general daily classroom activities, including planning and facilitating a learning environment and activities appropriate for children to promote intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Plan, prepare, and implement instruction and assessments using research-based instruction strategies for a self-contained rural school K-8 classroom with approximately 20 students
- Demonstrate creative and innovative lesson plans that contribute to a highly engaged learning community
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Participate in professional development opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning
- Provide timely and informative feedback to formative and summative assessment tasks
- Use grading practices that achieve the purpose of grades, which indicate the extent of learning
- Communicate student progress and development with parents, staff, and administration
- Provide a flexible and stable learning environment that is child-centered while maintaining appropriate classroom management
- Use technology to support learning
- Effective positive communication skills
- Maintain a calm demeanor when dealing with a crisis/violent situation
- Work with "at-risk" students in accomplishing academic success
- Demonstrate initiative and creativity with students and their program
- Maintain full compliance with legal requirements and documentation
- Sanitation of room and equipment
- Prepare for a substitute
- Any other duties assigned by the Board of Education or Superintendent
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE
It is the policy of the Church School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Superintendent, Huron Intermediate School District, 1299 S. Thomas Road, Suite 1, Bad Axe, Michigan 48413; (989) 269-6406.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $1.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person