Deadline: August 2, 2024
District/Organization: Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools – Galesburg, MI
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Per G-AEA contract

Position Details

Location:

Galesburg-Augusta Middle School & High School

SUMMARY:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field teaching
• Valid Michigan Teaching certification in appropriate subject area.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total

school program.

• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established

procedures.

• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching

strategies.

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and

school regulations.

• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and

ability backgrounds.

• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested,

promptly return phone calls and answer emails.

• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and

student organizations as directed.

• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

SAFETY AND HEALTH:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS HANDLED:

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Job responsibilities may include both inside and outside duties. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hours work may be required. May make site or home visits when needed and appropriate. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year per G-AEA collective bargaining agreement.

APPLICATION: Qualified applicants must submit an AppliTrack online application at

www.g-aschools.org.

This notice is posted June 17, 2024, and shall remain posted until filled.

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer

E-mail: Laura.Soper@garams.org