Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 8/6/2025

Location: Kinloch Elementary

Date Available: 08/21/2025

Closing Date: 08/14/2025

District: Crestwood School District LOWER ELEMENTARY TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree or Higher Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with (ZG) Endorsement in Elementary K-5 All Subjects (K-8 All Subjects in Self-Contained Classroom)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of the children Plan challenging and engaging lessons and curriculum that align with the school's mission and vision, and help students meet high academic expectations while maintaining consideration for social-emotional learning and development Be a reflective practitioner, open to continuous learning Empower students to be self-directed in establishing a positive culture and climate Engage in school improvement planning Actively engage in an organizational culture that relentlessly pursues excellence Cultivate a classroom culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion Work and plan collaboratively Develop a collaborative relationship with families to foster a strong school-to-home partnership PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilizes a variety of instructional skills and methods; varies instructional modes to accommodate student needs, interests, learning style, and ability levels; provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students Maintains school standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment, through positive classroom management and in cooperation with the school administration Assess each student's progress; prepare, document, and communicate progress reports to students, parents, and school administration Perform basic student attendance accounting and maintain and submit upon request, accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations Involve parents in setting learning goals and integrate parents into the learning processes Prepare and maintain lesson plans with identified learning objectives Administer student assessments and frequent progress monitoring, and use the resulting data to improve student learning Attend and participate in staff meetings and district meetings as assigned Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping, and lifting. The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom. The employee must use their hands and arms to manipulate objects. The employee must use keyboards, tools, and other controls. The employee must sit and stand for long periods. The employee must have normal vision and hearing, with or without corrective aids. The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

EVALUATION: Annual

SALARY: Commensurate with Teaching Contract Salary Schedule

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2025-26 School Year

DEADLINE: August 14, 2025

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Qualified and interested individuals must apply online by visiting the Crestwood homepage under Employment. Please include a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, and a copy of certificate(s) and transcripts. We no longer accept paper applications delivered via mail, in person, fax, or email. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you to request further information and potentially schedule an interview. Crestwood Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by those assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The Administration reserves the right to amend the change responsibilities as necessary to meet business and organizational needs.

The Crestwood Board of Education is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and the provision of equity in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Crestwood School District does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in its employment practices or its programs and activities.