6th Grade Science Teacher

Saginaw Public Schools Teacher

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. Our mission is to be a globally competitive school district that prepares and inspires students to achieve their full potential. 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Content and pedagogical knowledge in assigned subject/area
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to tolerate high levels of stress
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to record and report daily written records
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to utilize classroom instruction techniques designed to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge and understanding, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and staff
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents, and the school community

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
• 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
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• 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
• 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
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Perform certain pastoral duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of School, District, and State
• Teaching Certificate
• State certification including endorsements required for a specific subject/area
• Relevant teaching experience

Saginaw 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.