Educational Strategies Teacher/ 31a Interventionist - 1.0 FTE

Educational Strategies Teacher/ 31a Interventionist

Plymouth-Canton is seeking to employ culturally responsive teachers who will be able to support and sustain equity-focused instruction for all learners. These educators create high achieving learning environments. They identify and systematically apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners from all racial groups. The P-CEP Growth Programs Department is seeking a teacher who is invested in collaborating on the development of robust and flexible Tier II supports for 9-12 grade students. Educational Strategies is a class designed to teach students specific skills for academic success, provide structured opportunities to apply these skills with support to the work from other classes, and create space for students to access other Tier II academic and behavioral supports during the school day. This posting also includes hours of intervention time to support 31a eligible students in flexible small group and one-on-one settings. The teacher's role is to teach and model self-regulation and goal-directed behaviors including: Empathy, Assertive Communication, Trustworthiness, Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Healthy Boundaries, and Growth Mindset; to develop, implement, and administer flexible small-group and 1-on-1 interventions; and to support adaptive, ongoing, data-driven program development for Tier II interventions at the Park.

Qualifications: Must possess a valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in grades 9-12. All subjects and certifications acceptable. Experience and success with at-risk or struggling learners preferred.

Responsibilities: Continue to develop and implement lessons in skills for academic success. Model and maintain supportive routines for goal-directed independent work time. Facilitate academic communication between students and teachers. Work with administration and colleagues to develop and implement flexible small-group and 1-on-1 Tier II interventions based on student needs. Participate in the administrative tasks related to students' participation in Tier II support interventions. Monitor and record student progress toward academic goals.

Relevant Understandings and Competencies: Aware of the physical, social, emotional and academic development of the learner. Capable of nurturing the home-school-community relationship. Proficient and knowledgeable in the core subject areas. Able to provide a flexible, stable and pleasant learning environment that is student-centered while maintaining appropriate classroom management. Familiar with culturally relevant pedagogy and able to include this pedagogy in his/her teaching practices. Understands pertinent learning intervention practices, such as Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Works collaboratively with colleagues in professional learning communities. Knowledgeable of and experienced in research based instructional practices. Knowledgeable of and practiced in formative and summative assessments to evaluate and improve student achievement. Able to implement school district curriculum with consistency. Works closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction. Collaborates in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards. Forms and maintains relationships with students' families. Participates in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.

Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel. Beginning Date: August 25, 2026. New hires will be required to attend a three-day orientation August 19-21, 2026. Salary: PCEA Salary Schedule.

Method of Application: Internal Applicants Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application: Letter of interest, Updated resume, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). External Applicants Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application: Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer, Resume, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section), Two current letters of recommendation, Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned, Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment: Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00. Deadline: Open until filled. Posted: 06/03/26.