1st Grade Teacher - Otsego, United States - Otsego Public Schools

Otsego Public Schools

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Otsego, United States

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Description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
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New Position_

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING

Date of Posting:
May 14, 2024

TITLE OF POSITION:1st Grade Teacher
- Dix Street Elementary**
STARTING DATE: School Year

CLOSING DATE:

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.**Otsego Public Schools' staff is the heart of the district, and we are looking to add a 1st grade teacher to our Dix Street Elementary staff.

Primary tasks (non-exhaustive list):

Plan lessons and prepare class materials and homework assignments to meet class objectives.
Gather the appropriate materials and equipment to address the goals and objectives.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and resources consistent with parameters of the educational environment and the needs and limitations of the students involved.

Requirements:

Possess a valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate (ZG, PK3)
Some teaching experience strongly preferred

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Please see attached job description for more information_

Jamielynne Commissaris

Otsego Public Schools

400 Sherwood St

Otsego, MI 4907- _________________________________________________

Statement of Assurance:

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

TEACHER

CONTRACT: 10 Month Employee

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal

LOCATION/DEPARTMENT:
Assigned District Building

***:All employees of the Otsego Public Schools, including Teachers, are expected to display a positive, caring, nurturing attitude and a genuine desire to assist all students and staff when necessary to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Teachers teach academic and social skills to students and prepare them for later grades.

RECOMMENDED EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate

EXPERIENCE:
Some teaching experience strongly preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS:
see Education

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan lessons and prepare class materials and homework assignments to meet class objectives.
Gather the appropriate materials and equipment to address the goals and objectives.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and resources consistent with parameters of the educational environment and the needs and limitations of the students involved.
Assess and document the students' growth and provide progress reports as required.
Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
Identify and utilize available district and community resources for educational purposes when appropriate.
Maintain a positive working relationship with parents, administrators, peers and the community.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

From time to time, in emergency situations, it becomes necessary for all adults, including Teachers, to assist in supervising groups of students and attending to the physical needs of students.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. _

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach.

Close vision is required to perform computer related tasks. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

REQUIRED:
Capturing Kids Hearts training to be completed within the first two years of employment

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:10 month, regular position within Otsego Education Association.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary and Benefits Information: