Job Information
Flint Community Schools Elementary Teacher in Flint, Michigan
Job Summary:
Plans, implements and assesses a program of instruction that adheres to the district's mission, philosophy and objectives.
Flint Community Schools, an urban public school system with campuses throughout the City of Flint, Michigan, has a long and rich tradition of community education. Flint Community Schools provide a range of academic, extended services and extracurricular activities at the elementary and secondary levels to meet the needs of our students and their families.
Essential Functions:
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
- Develop and effectively implement purposeful and appropriate lesson plans.
- Demonstrate high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
- Present information and direct structural learning experiences so that individual students learn.
- Address the affective needs of students.
- Develop, in accordance with district and building guidelines, reasonable rules of classroom behavior and appropriate discipline techniques which are consistent with those rules.
- Assess progress of students on an on-going basis.
- Work cooperatively with parents to strengthen the educational program for their children.
- Work cooperatively with the administration to develop and maintain positive public relations within the community.
- Keep current in subject matter knowledge, educational research, learning theory and professional development issues.
- Indicate a willingness to become involved in extra-curricular activities which extend the learning experience of students.
- Maintain a positive attitude and a sense of humor.
- Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
- Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
Qualifications:
Education: Valid Michigan Elementary Teacher Certification. Bachelor's Degree. Must meet requirements for highly qualified status under NCLB.