5th Grade Teacher

5th Grade Elementary Teacher

Niles Community Schools is looking for dynamic a 5th Grade Elementary Teacher. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified in Elementary Education in the State of Michigan
• (K-8 All subjects Self-Contained Classroom); or
• Upper Elementary Education (3–6; ZP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Endorsed in academic areas, such as Math, Science, Social Studies, English, etc.
• Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students on subject matter, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning methods
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction and varied teaching methods in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each Student
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Science of Reading and implements evidence-based literacy practices, including explicit, systematic instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination.