4th/5th/6th Grade Teacher
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The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring elementary teachers. This individual will ensure our students receive world-class instruction in a safe and welcoming environment. Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a 4th and 5th Grade Teacher for Wexford. This individual will ensure our K-5 students receive world-class instruction in all content areas. Our teachers must also work to build safe, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education
- Previous experience working with elementary students
- Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an elementary endorsement (i.e. ZC, ZG, ZO, ZP)
- Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
- Training in CRPBIS, LETRS, Go Math, UFLi, and other related instructional methodologies
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrate passion for and expertise of elementary content
- Provide world-class instruction in math, literacy, social studies, and science to elementary students
- Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
- Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
- Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
- Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
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Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
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Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
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May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
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Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
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Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
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Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in elementary education or related field
- Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values
Preferred Qualifications
- Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate with elementary endorsement (will be required to enroll in program if don't currently possess)
- Previous successful elementary teaching experience in urban setting
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrate passion for and expertise of elementary content areas
- Provide world-class instruction in literacy, math, and other content areas to elementary students
- Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
- Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
- Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
- Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission
At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
Skills
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Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Teaching Portfolio (if available) URL
Short answers (8)
- If yes, what is your PIC? optional
- If yes, what endorsements do you possess on your certificate? optional
- What is the minimum salary you would be willing to consider for this role? All of our salaries are based off of pre-existing scales, and we will never change an offer to a candidate based on information provided here. This answer is completely voluntary and ensures we are not wasting your time as a candidate. optional
- What is your ideal start date in this role?
- If a current Lansing School District employee referred you to this role, please list their name(s) here. optional
- What is your full legal name? Please include middle name(s) and anything else that appears on your legal identification documents.
- From which institution did you graduate with your Associate's Degree, if applicable? optional
- If you do not yet have a higher education degree, how many college credits do you currently have? optional
Pick from a list (9)
- Do you currently, or will you by the time you start this role, possess a valid Michigan teacher or administrator certificate? Answering "no" does not immediately disqualify you, but you might be asked to complete additional coursework if you are selected for this position.
- Have you held tenure in a previous school district as a certified teacher?
- Conviction of a crime is not an automatic bar to employment. The district will consider the nature of the offense, the date of the offense, and the relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying. Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation?
- Are you currently legally eligible to work in the United States? Please note that at this time, we don't sponsor visas for employment.
- Do you now, or will you ever require the Lansing School District to provide visa sponsorship in order for you to legally work in the United States?
- Have you been previously employed by the Lansing School District?
- From which institution did you graduate with your Bachelor's Degree, if applicable? optional
- From which institution did you graduate with your Master's Degree, if applicable? optional
- From which institution did you graduate with your Doctorate Degree, if applicable? optional
Written answers (3)
- If yes, please explain. optional
- Is there anything else you'd like us to know about you or your application at this time? In particular, if you did not submit a resume, please reconsider doing so at this time. optional
- If yes, what is your employee number? optional
Attachments (3)
- If we select you for an interview, we'll ask you to send us a lesson plan in advance. During the interview, you'll walk us through it, and we'll ask some follow up questions. If you can, share a lesson plan with us now. If you don't have one yet, no worries, but we'll ask for one again closer to your interview. optional
- Please upload a cover letter describing your interest in this role within the Lansing School District & how your previous experiences uniquely qualify you for the position. optional
- Please upload your most recent & relevant unofficial transcript here. optional