Job Details

Job Summary:

Serve as a classroom teacher for students grades 6-8 and creates a flexible program and environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student's ability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach knowledge and skills in the subject matter to middle school students, utilizing the course of study prescribed by the District approved curriculum.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and working time.
• Provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual abilities and accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior required to provide an orderly and productive classroom.
• Instruct students in proper care and use of materials and equipment; controls use of materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and understanding; prepares progress reports.
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials and maintains inventory records
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress through a variety of means.
• Holds parent conferences to discuss the individual student progress and interpret the school program
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the District and/or professional growth activities and university courses.
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials; maintains inventory records.
• Cooperates in school-wide supervision of students during out of classroom activities.
• Participates in faculty and/or District committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.

Qualifications:

• Valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with K-8 or 6-12 certification.
  • State of Michigan EX endorsement/s for Middle School Mathematics AND DX/DI endorsement/s for Middle School Science.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and exemplary attendance record.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work well as a member of a team and willing to participate in building and district level initiatives.
• Skilled in collecting and analyzing relevant student achievement data in order to drive instructional decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Middle school teaching experience
• Certification in another content area
• Proficient with Google drive and related cloud-based applications.
• Familiarity with the Common Core Standards for Math and Science.
• Interest in, and willingness to conduct after school programs.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:  The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender 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.  The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy:  Human Resources Director Brad Galin and Human Resources Manager Jennifer Tuyls.  Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002