Instructor - Mathematics jobs in Muskegon, MI

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Establish a classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of the district curriculum and the vision of high-quality instruction. ? Establish a classroom culture that supports the non-academic needs of all students in order to remove barriers that interfere with academic success. ? Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. ? Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. ? Develop and deliver schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that are in accordance with the district-provided curriculum. ? Observe and evaluate each student’s performance and development. ? Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. ? Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. ? Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students, provide appropriate feedback on work, and use information to adjust teaching strategies according to student needs. ? Maintain accurate and complete records of student’s progress and development. ? Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations. ? Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs. ? Participate in collaborative and collegial department/grade level, school, district, and parent meetings. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates should skillfully demonstrate the following competencies: ? the strong desire and ability to achieve outstanding student achievement results in a short amount of time; ? the strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic influence; ? the skill and willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs are addressed; ? the ability to motivate students and influence their behaviors; ? the willingness and capacity to hold ongoing instructional-specific conversations designed to focus conversations and efforts on improving student learning; ? the ability to collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning; ? the commitment to coordinate instruction within and across grade levels; ? the aptitude to discuss subject-specific content instruction and the drive to try out new ideas to improve student learning; ? the capacity to align curriculum, instruction, and assessments while responding to the individual needs of students; ? the competence to collect and analyze data to inform instructional decisions; ? the ability and desire to design and utilize formative assessments to modify and adjust instruction on a daily basis; ? the skill to implement a tiered system of instruction within the classroom to meet the needs of all students; ? the ability to help create and thrive in a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability; ? the ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, or administrators for instructional support in the never-ending quest to deliver the vision of high-quality subject-specific instruction in every class period every day. Qualified candidates should have the confidence to lead and possess the following competencies: ? prioritize student-learning needs over the customs, routines, and established relationships that can stand in the way of necessary change; ? achieve results by taking risks and thinking outside the box; ? maintain his/her drive for results by demonstrating persistence, directness, and the ability to monitor and plan ahead; ? exert his/her influence for results; ? foster analytical thinking, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving in others PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ? Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Education ? Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate ? Secondary Mathematics Certification 2 Preferred: ? Classroom teaching experience ? Additional secondary certification in science, social studies, and/or English ? Trauma-informed training OTHER INFORMATION: Deadline: April 1st, 2024 or until filled Starting Date: ASAP (Those who are interested in beginning during the fall of 2024-25 school year should still apply) APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current resume, transcripts, and three letters of reference via Unified Talent by going to the Elk Rapids Schools website: www.erschools.com On the main page, select “District” and then “Employment Opportunities.” Applicants may also submit hard copies of letter of interest, current resume, transcripts, and three letters of reference by mail or email to: Kortni Huron, Executive Assistant 308 Meguzee Point Rd Elk Rapids, MI 49629 khuron@erschools.com