High School Resource Room Teacher - Ela Certified

SOUTH LAKE SCHOOLS
VACANCY NOTICE
October 27, 2023
TO: Professional Staff
FROM: Frank R. Thomas, Director of Business & Human Resources
RE: VACANCY NOTICE - 2023/2024 School Year
Article V, Paragraph B, of the CBA between the Board and the Association provides for announcement of the following vacancies, effective 2023-2024 school year.
STAFF MEMBERS MAKING APPLICATION MUST MEET OR BE ABLE TO MEET "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" STANDARDS AS OUTLINED BY THE STATE AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES.
High School Resource Room Teacher - ELA and Special Education Certified
Reports To: Building Principal
Secondary Resource Room Teacher - ELA Certified
Assignment
Requirement

1. FTE Resource Room Teacher

ELA Certified
Must have valid Michigan certification with
9-12 BX or BA; Must be Highly Qualified
CI, LD, or EI Endorsement
STAFF MEMBERS MAKING APPLICATION MUST MEET OR BE ABLE TO MEET "HIGHLY QUALIFIED" STANDARDS AS OUTLINED BY THE STATE AND FEDERAL GUIDELINES.
Internal and external candidates are required to visit our website at www.solake.org and complete an online application and attach the following information: Cover Letter, Resume, Recommendation Letters, Transcripts, and Certification. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resource Department at 586-435-1661.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, required.
• Michigan Teaching Certificate required.
• Possess the appropriate teaching certifications for the position being taught.
• Knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for students at the respective grade level.
• Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of effective time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Proven record of collaborating within a team setting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven record of establishing positive and collaborative relations with staff, parents, and students.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, including department and building goals.
• Understanding of Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) in relationship academics, behavior/social emotional, and PBIS.
• Experience using multiple forms of data to make decisions that support student progress and growth.
• Ability to assist and consult with teachers and administrators on a variety of related matters.

• Maintains professionalism with students, staff, parents, vendors, community members, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school's policies and procedures.

• Strong work ethic, moral values, and personal discipline.
• Must be able to meet or exceed the Michigan Department of Educations "Michigan Code of Educational Ethics".

Responsibilities:

• Presents lessons in a comprehensive manner using visual/auditory/kinesthetic means to facilitate learning.
• Provides individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning that encourages curiosity and continued improvement.
• Creates and prepares daily lesson plans for appropriate age and learning skill level and making adjustments when needed.
• Assesses and records student progress and provides grades and feedback in a timely manner.
• Measures progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis, attends parent conferences, and provides progress reports as required.
• Creates and keeps records on attendance, accidents, incidents, and other noteworthy events in accordance with guidelines and policies.
• Attends conferences and workshops to further advance professional development.
• Maintains an organized and orderly classroom that promotes creativity, learning, and risk taking.
• Collaborates with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participates in regular meetings.
• Exercises open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff.
• Enforces district, school-wide, and administrative policies.
• Disciplines students (according to school/district policy) when necessary and communicates said discipline with supervisor, parents/guardians.
• Plans, executes, and participates in educational in-class and outdoor activities, and field trips.
• Observes and understands students' behavior and psyche and reports suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
• Contributes to student learning, growth, and advancement.
• Demonstrates academic competence in subject area(s) and displays an inclination for developing integrated and interdisciplinary work across the curriculum.
• Maintains a growth mindset toward student learning, teaching practice, and personal/collective professional development.
• Demonstrates a high degree of self-efficacy; holds themselves accountable for learner outcomes and advocates for their students; works efficiently; and believes in their ability, the capability of their students, and themselves to succeed and excel.
• Facilitates problem-solving, with a curious mind and critical thinking skills, showing a high degree of creative application in the implementation of data-driven curriculum and practice.
• Serves as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, personal growth, and being on the cutting edge of instructional practice.
• Collaborates effectively with a variety of stakeholder groups within the organization and with external partners to increase student performance and contribute to advancing the teaching and learning craft.
• Looks beyond the walls of the classroom and demonstrates global competence and how their work will expand the impact of students' work to their families and local and global communities.
• Invests in the learners' well-being, health, and safety, physically, socially, and emotionally.
• Recognizes the relationship between social-emotional learning and academic performance and aspires toward developing and teaching the whole child.
• Designs and facilitates differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities that follow a coherent sequence, are aligned to instructional goals, and engages students in high level cognitive activity.
• Is aware of and implements Restorative Practices strategies in the classroom and school environment.
• Regularly and actively participates in building/district committee work, and after hours building/district/community events, etc.
• Effectively implements the requirements of all IEPs, 504s, Health Plans, Behavior Plans, etc.
• Participates in all necessary meetings for their students (IEP, 504, Student Study, etc.)
• Implements all Board approved curriculum with fidelity.
• Maintains confidentiality in compliance with FERPA.
• Timely attention to/completion of lesson planning, student grades, student/family/administrative communication, email, voicemail, etc.
• Completes other job duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
• Employee shall properly implement Board Policy 3122, Policy 4122, and Policy 2260 on non-discrimination and shall comply with Federal and State laws and regulations, particularly Part 1 104 of Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (34 CFR) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Online applications will be accepted until position has been filled.
Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.
Requests will be honored according to the terms of Article V and Appendix Z of the current CBA between the Board and the Association.
The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed or ancestry, sex, marital status, genetic information, height, weight, sexual orientation, disability or age. The School District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on School District property, in a School District vehicle, or at any School District related activity or event. Furthermore, the Board is committed to equal employment opportunities and the prevention of discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and retention of staff. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation, and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. For additional information, contact the Director of Human Resources or the Director of Special Services, 23101 Stadium Blvd., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080, (586) 435-1600.