Middle School ELA Teacher

Job Description

The ELA teacher will implement, and design educational curriculum aligned with the State of Michigan Common Core guidelines while upholding the mission, vision, and values of the Muskegon Heights Public Schools Academy System. Collaborates with families and other staff members to ensure academic success of all students. Evaluate and monitors students’ progress on a periodic basis.

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Current Secondary Michigan Teaching Certificate in content area or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA), English (BA), (BX) endorsement - Highly Preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cooperate with teachers, parents, and community members.
• Enhance teaching team practice and grow professionally.
• Offer ELA curriculum aligning with State of Michigan Common Core guidelines.
• Provide alternative and creative assessments for students.
• Enable field studies to improve classroom curriculum.
• Offer input and assist grade level, subject matter and leader led conferences.
• Adhere to student discipline policies.
• Develop parent and family involvement in school life and curriculum.
• Engage and lead professional development programs.
• Offer individual help to students to ensure satisfactory progress.
• Synthesize with colleagues on school activities to ensure academic success.
• Discuss with parents on student progress and academic achievements.
• Instruct rules of conduct and ensure classroom and campus discipline.
• Counsel students during academic and adjustment problems.
• Handle attendance, progress reports, and grade records.
• Plan study programs to meet students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
• Design curriculum as per the needs of the students.
• Evaluate and assess students’ progress on a periodic basis.
• Monitor individual student’s progress.
• Take corrective measures to enhance student-learning abilities.
• Instruct students on proper use of equipment, materials, and textbooks.
• Maintain inventory of instructional materials, aids, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate complete student records and prepare reports.

Physical Requirements

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach.

· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

· Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, to teach each student.

Security Clearance

· In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Terms of Employment

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Type of Assignment: Full-time, Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000