6th Grade Math/Science Teacher

Saginaw Public Schools Teachers

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

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.