Position Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Teacher will plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials to facilitate active learning.

Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

Maintain discipline in accordance with the policies and disciplinary systems of Oscoda Area Schools.

Provide appropriate feedback on work.

Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies

Maintain accurate and complete records of students progress and development.

Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.

Prepare required reports on students and activities

Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

Establish and communicate clear learning objectives for all learning activities.

Prepare the classroom for classroom activities

Make available district provided learning materials and resources for use in educational activities

Observe and evaluate students work performance and development

Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.

Manage student behavior during transition times and before and after school as assigned.

Actively participate in a variety of district meetings including those that are mandatory.

Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds

Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails

Participate in appropriate professional activities

Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, club and student organizations as directed.

Provide supervision of students, as designated and assigned.

Act in a professional supervisory capacity when interacting with or observing students and student behavior.

Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree and a valid MI Teaching Certificate bearing an Elementary Grade Level Endorsement Preferred Qualifications: 3years experience as a certified teacher in Michigan Required Skills: The following is a summary of the relevant skills qualified applicants should possess to be successful in fulfilling the primary responsibilities of this position. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.

Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.

Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school, district, and state.

Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. Questions: Should be directed to Ann Sheffer, Elementary Principal at -.