Looping Upper Elementary Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY

Perry Public Schools is seeking two innovative and relationship-driven educators for our new Looping Positions. These teachers will have freedom to collaborate together with their schedule and delivery of instruction. In this model, 3rd and 4th grade students will learn together in one classroom for the 2026-2027 school year and 3rd grade will remain in that same cohort for the 2027-2028 school year. This "multi-year placement" allows teachers to eliminate the "start-up" period each fall, fostering deeper academic growth, stronger emotional safety, and transformative partnerships with families.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certification required.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited College or University.
• Deep knowledge of both 3rd and 4th-grade curriculum standards to ensure a seamless two-year academic journey.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff both in writing and verbally.
• Commitment to maintaining student records, achievement data, and attendance using district-approved technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to all district policies regarding safety and professionalism.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL PPS EMPLOYEES

To ensure all work contributes to the Portrait of a Rambler and District Goals, employees will demonstrate:

Collaborative Risk-Taking:

Empower students to take risks and value diverse perspectives within a stable, two-year classroom community.

Transformative Relationships:

Use the extended time of a looping cycle to build deep trust, ensuring every interaction leaves students and families "better off".

Continuous Innovation:

Use long-term data and reflection to solve problems creatively and tailor instruction to students' evolving needs.

Equity-Centered Mindset:

Champion equity by embracing individual differences as assets and fostering a sense of belonging over a multi-year period.

Adaptive Communication:

Build strong, lasting partnerships with parents through consistent, clear, and timely communication.

Instructional Alignment:

Position students at the center of their own learning, utilizing the second year of the loop to accelerate personalized instruction.

REPORTS TO

Upper Elementary Principal

SALARY/BENEFITS

Per Perry Education Association Master Agreement

TO APPLY

Internal candidates should send a letter of interest to Sonya Frick detailing their fit for the looping role, their understanding of the 3rd/4th-grade curriculum progression, and their key strengths in relationship building.

DEADLINE

Internal Applicants:

Monday, April 28, 2026, at 4:00 pm. External until filled.