Teacher Elementary 2- IB PYP

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION : Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated self-directed and productive members of society.

Teacher - Elementary

Department: Instruction

Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)

Wage: Determine by the collective bargaining agreement and a comprehensive benefits package

Direct Supervisor: Principal

JOB SUMMARY

The elementary teacher is responsible for ensuring that every scholar is academically and socially ready for college or career and to equip all scholars with knowledge skills and motivation that empowers them to direct their lives and become confident critical thinkers who will contribute to a changing global community. This is accomplished by providing a variety of learning experiences in partnership with the community to meet each scholars needs as defined by his or her educational plan. This position reports directly to the assigned building/program principal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide scholars with effective instruction in the various academic areas; use the Danielson Rubric; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all scholars; incorporate the Tripod 7 Cs (challenge control consolidate confer captivate clarify and care) into daily practice.
• Teach the required curriculum and administer common assessments; effectively maintain and monitor on-going scholar progress.
• Provide scholars with effective instruction/modeling/interventions in the various behavioral areas.
• Develop detailed accurate and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom including scholars with special needs.
• Utilize best classroom management practices to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning curtails disruptive behaviors and enhances scholars self-esteem.
• Collaborate with special education staff to provide scholars with individualized education programs (IEPs) appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids.
• Participate in and contribute to professional development implement strategies learned with fidelity.

Parent and Community Engagement

• Make and maintain regular positive contact with parents via phone calls email and/or home visits including communicating scholar progress.
• Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with scholars parents and colleagues.
• Participate in parent meetings including IEPs and Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations publications competitions etc.
• Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.

Other Duties

• Display physical social mental and emotional soundness to execute the duties of job.
• Serve as a role model for all scholars and within school community.
• Interact with co-workers administration scholars parents and the community in positive supportive and cooperative ways.
• Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Contribute to extra-curricular activities and school programs including recess duty as requested.
• Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
• Comply with state federal and District policies procedures rules and the union contract.
• Regular and on-time attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree
• Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to deal with scholars parents staff and community in a tactful and courteous manner
• Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate scholar to perform at their best.
• Ability to work in an economically culturally and racially diverse environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing
• Ability to differentiate instruction by using a variety of styles and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all scholars.
• Ability to participate as a member of the team.
• Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety well-being and work output of scholars.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at ( or

Required Experience:

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