Alternative Education Science Teacher

Alternative Education Science Teacher Godfrey-Lee Public Schools - 3.9 Wyoming, MI Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Qualifications Trigonometry Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Culturally responsive teaching (DEI initiatives) Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Leadership equity initiatives Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Inferential statistics Geometry Probability theory Lesson planning Multicultural competence in teaching

Full Job Description SUMMARY:

To help students learn subject matter and skills in an equitable manner that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches District approved curriculum Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated Plans an equitable program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students Creates a culturally responsive classroom that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior Guides a 6-C learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects etc. to communicate these objectives to students Identifies learning disabilities of students and make appropriate referrals Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports and report cards Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day Bilingual Spanish preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and partners of the District Has demonstrated experience as a leader for equity and/or has evidence of success in closing opportunity gaps for students of color Ability to nurture a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students and instructional paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

LANGUAGE SKILLS

: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 and AV/VCR carts. 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. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.