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*JOB SUMMARY: *

Hamilton Community Schools welcomes passionate educators to apply for the Elementary Fourth-Grade teaching position for the 2024-2025 school year. We seek exceptional candidates who are results-oriented and dedicated to inspiring children to grow emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Under the guidance of the building principal, educators will design, organize, and deliver a comprehensive instructional program in a self-contained elementary classroom, fostering an environment that encourages students to achieve their academic potential.

LOCATION: Blue Star Elementary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established 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 rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student 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.
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom and/or learning environment for all learning opportunities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development using formative and summative assessments.
• Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Work with or have an understanding of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Work with or have an understanding of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Previous work with or an understanding of Standards-Based Grading.

*Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:  *

• 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 respond to emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social events, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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 essential functions. 

Valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate (K-5 all subjects or K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained Classroom) or will obtain it before the first day of school.

Displays a high degree of knowledge in teaching at the lower elementary grade level.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and eff