Long-Term Substitute Teacher 2nd Grade

Position Details

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING

ITHACA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

South Elementary

DATE : May 8, 2024

POSITION : Long-Term Substitute Elementary Teaching Position (2nd Grade)

STARTING DATE : August 20, 2024

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university required
• Certification : Valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate for Elementary K-5 all subjects (K-8 All Subjects Self Contained Classroom) required.

Early Childhood Endorsement in Education preferred

• Ability to plan and implement elementary grade level curriculum and effectively provide instruction to all students
• Ability and willingness to individualize instruction to meet the

needs of the students

• Ability to work collaboratively with others within a team
• Receptive to feedback and continuously in pursuit of improving classroom effectiveness and achievement of student outcomes
• Ability to set and maintain behavioral limits in a consistent manner
• Ability to remain objective, calm and neutral when responding to student’s inappropriate behaviors
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality
• Ability to clearly express thoughts in writing, exhibit acceptable standards of grammatical usage, spelling, and structure
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Board of Education policies, and applicable State and Federal laws

Responsibilities :

• Display a genuine love of teaching students
• Work collaboratively with other educators in planning and facilitating classroom activities
• Effectively implement district approved curriculum
• Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors and techniques
• Demonstrate effective behavior management and classroom management skills with students
• Effectively communicate, consult, and team with parents, staff, agencies, and others
• Identify student needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports
• Adjust instruction, the environment or activities to accommodate a variety of learning styles
• Interpret student achievement data to inform instruction
• Maintain student records, as required
• Maintain contact with families regarding student progress and programming
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines
• Utilize technology available in the teaching and learning process
• Participate in conferences, in-services, and workshops to facilitate on-going professional growth / development

HOW TO APPLY : Send or email letter of interest, resume and references to Bethany Vozar, Principal, South Elementary (email below)

DEADLINE : Until filled

CONTACT PERSON : Bethany Vozar, Principal, South Elementary

400 Webster St.

Ithaca, MI 48847

989-875-4741

It is the policy of Ithaca Public Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, age or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies : Steve Netzley, Superintendent, Ithaca Public Schools, 710 N.

Union Street, Ithaca, Michigan 48847 Work : (989-875-3700).