Position Type :
Elementary School Teaching / K-5 All Subjects
Date Posted : 11 / 13 / 2024
Location : Zilwaukee School
Date Available : 2024-25 School Year
Closing Date : Until Filled
District :
Saginaw Public Schools GENERAL SUMMARY :
Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Saginaw Public Schools teachers are committed and focused on rapid school Turnaround.
DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :
The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.
A Saginaw Public Schools Turnaround teacher skillfully demonstrates . . .
- the capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students;
- the willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support
- the desire and ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community.
- prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;
- commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovation
- the competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions;
- the skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network;
- the strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence
- the ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders;
- the willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while
participating in ongoing instructional specific conversations
collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional planscoordinate instruction within and across grade levelstry out new ideas to improve student learningKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject / areaKnowledge of relevant technologyCritical thinking and problem solving skillsVerbal and written communication skillsDecision making skillsOrganization and planning skillsAbility to tolerate high levels of stressAbility to be flexible and adaptiveAbility to take initiativeAbility to record and report daily written recordsAbility to pay attention to detailAbility to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goalsAbility to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staffAbility to work independentlyAbility to learn new tasks quicklyAbility to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school communityThe capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students;The willingness to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional supportThe desire and ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community.Prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change;Commitment to the relentless pursuit of increasing student learning and innovationThe competence to collect and analyze data from formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions ;The skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom and to leverage the intense student support network;The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influenceThe ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability that includes all stakeholders;The willingness to actively engage in the PLC process while :participating in ongoing instructional specific conversationcollaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional planscoordinate instruction within and across grade levelstry out new ideas to improve student learningDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiencesDevelop schemes of work and lesson plansEstablish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activitiesPrepare classroom for class activitiesProvide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activitiesIdentify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needsInstruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipmentUse relevant technology to support instructionObserve and evaluate student's performance and developmentAssign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignmentsProvide appropriate feedback on workEncourage and monitor the progress of individual studentsMaintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and developmentUpdate all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulationsPrepare required reports on students and activitiesManage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and proceduresMaintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the schoolApply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessaryPerform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragementParticipate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizationsParticipate in department and school meetings, parent meetingsCommunicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needsKeep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activitiesPerform other duties as assignedEDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institutionMeet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and StateSingle subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subjectState certification including endorsements required for a specific subject / areaRelevant teaching experienceSaginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender / sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills, in its programs.
