POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an innovative Secondary Teacher for Mathematics to fill a long term substitute teaching position. There will be the opportunity to apply for the full-time position starting in the 2023-24 school year. This position has primary responsibilities of teaching middle school students to be successful with mathematics and collaborating with other teachers to continue the development of a 7th mathematics course to meet the needs of diverse learners. This person will have the ability to work well with other teachers, staff, students, and parents while handling multiple tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with EX or EQ Endorsement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an effective manner
• Customer service oriented
• Personable and positive attitude
• Passion for helping families and students succeed
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive, productive rapport with people from diverse backgrounds
• High intrapersonal and interpersonal qualities that foster effective collaboration skills
• Ability to maintain endurance to face challenges and solve problems
• Consistency with being self-motivated, self-directed and critical thinker
• Deep understanding of child development through adolescence into adulthood
• Ability to analyze and unpack state standards
• Ability to analyze and assess the quality of curriculum
• Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction
• Ability to develop effective lesson plans for use in a virtual setting
• Possess a knowledge and ability to use a balanced assessment system
• Ability to learn, navigate, and use various software including video-based communication platforms
• Ability to quickly adapt to and use new technology
• Ability to be innovative, take reasonable risks for improvement
• Ability to handle times of uncertainty when needed
• Preferred experience teaching in a virtual setting
• Preferred curriculum development/writing experience

Develop and maintain a positive, productive rapport with parents/guardians, students, and all MIPS staff that leads to trusting relationships.

• Effectively communicate with school administrators, teachers, other MIPS staff, parents and students using email, text messaging, phone, and video calls.
• Teach students mathematics aligned with state standards in a virtual setting.
• Provide large and small group instruction online
• Provide large and small group instruction in person if needed
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the Michigan K-12 Standards for Mathematics,
• Design and develop 7th grade mathematics curriculum
• Effectively and accurately implement Mathematics curriculum
• Design and implement lesson plans that include interactive, purposeful assignments and activities according to students needs
• Constantly monitor student academic performance to help them stay on track and successfully complete all courses on time
• Appropriately modify curriculum, activities, and assignments when needed to meet individual student needs
• Collaborates with instructional staff on implementing effective Tier I Mathematics intervention
• Works in conjunction with the Student Support Team (SST) and Special Education Department staff to assist in assessing and/or identifying students who require Tier II and III interventions.
• Implements academic interventions using research-based methodology in Mathematics
• Establish, maintain, and clearly communicate expectations and guidelines
• Meet with parents, guardians, and home coaches to identify potential obstacles to improved achievement
• Maintain a detailed historical record of communication and meetings with students, parents, guardians, and home coaches
• Maintain a variety of confidential and non-confidential digital files and records
• Proctor testing online and in person when needed
• Assist with onboarding parents and students to learning in a virtual setting
• Be informed of all policies and procedures
• Carry out other duties and obligations as assigned to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and Education Program
• Teacher must honor written Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
• Teacher must be able to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time
• Teacher must be able to lift 25lbe able to sit in chair for long intervals