Job Details

Position: Classroom Teacher
District: Saginaw Public Schools
Position Type: Certified/Licensed
Location: District-Wide
Date Available: 2025–26 School Year
Closing Date: Until Filled

General Summary:
Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Teachers play a critical role in the district’s commitment to rapid school Turnaround.

District-Wide Performance Standards:
The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses, and the community, is dedicated to achieving the highest academic standards, effective career preparation, a high-performing organizational structure, and a safe, supportive learning environment for all students.

A Saginaw Public Schools Turnaround Teacher Skillfully Demonstrates:

• Alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessments with student needs

• Willingness to collaborate with peers, coaches, and administrators for instructional improvement

• The ability to build strong, respectful relationships in a multicultural, urban school environment

• A commitment to prioritize student learning over tradition or status quo

• A drive for academic excellence and willingness to innovate

• Skill in analyzing data to guide instructional planning

• Proficiency in implementing tiered instructional supports and using the district’s support network

• Deep care for students and ability to influence academic growth through personal connection

• A professional culture built on mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability

• Engagement in the PLC process through instructional dialogue, collaborative planning, and experimentation with new strategies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Subject-area and pedagogical expertise

• Familiarity with instructional technologies

• Critical thinking and decision-making skills

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Effective planning and organization

• Stress tolerance and adaptability

• Initiative and ability to work independently

• Detailed recordkeeping and reporting

• Inquiry-driven instructional methods

• Collaboration with staff and administration

• Rapid adaptability to new information and instructional tools

• Strong rapport-building in urban school environments

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver effective instructional activities

• Develop detailed lesson plans and instructional schemes

• Set and communicate clear learning objectives

• Organize and maintain an engaging classroom environment

• Provide diverse resources to meet student learning needs

• Instruct and guide students in using materials and equipment

• Use technology to support instructional delivery

• Observe, assess, and evaluate student performance

• Assign, grade, and provide feedback on student work

• Track and monitor student progress and development

• Maintain required student records and reports in compliance with laws and policies

• Implement classroom behavior expectations and enforce discipline policies

• Support students’ academic and emotional needs

• Participate in school clubs, extracurriculars, and student events

• Attend team meetings, departmental meetings, and parent conferences

• Communicate regularly with students, colleagues, and families

• Stay current on subject-area developments and instructional practices

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution

• Meets all professional teaching requirements for school, district, and state

• Holds a valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements

• Prior teaching experience preferred

Salary:
Based on education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Saginaw Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/sex, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or lack of English language speaking skills in its programs.