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Comstock Park is seeking candidates who display a strong desire and ability to make an impact on students and the greater community both within and outside of the classroom.

SUMMARY :

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. To serve as a floating teacher / support as identified by building administration on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Teaches District approved curriculum.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his / her designee

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Students, student aides and parent helpers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

Four-year degree in the area of major study.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in area of study required.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish the district with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

How To Apply

You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.

Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EQUAL RIGHTS : Comstock Park Public Schools are committed to a policy or nondiscrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, and disability in all its programs and activities.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES : Any person believing that the Comstock Park Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and / or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the local Coordinator at the following address : 101 School Street, Comstock Park, MI 49321. Phone (616) 254-5000.