DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning • Maintain focus on the developmental needs of our youngest learners and utilize best practices grounded in research regarding how these students learn best. • Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction • Support non-academic needs through the student support network district • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students • Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development • Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities • Observe and evaluate student performance and development • Abide by and maintain compliance with all requirements of LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) • Supervise and direct assistant teaching staff in day to day operation of the classroom Benzie County Central Schools 9300 Homestead Road • Benzonia, MI 49616 • Phone (231) 882-9653 • Fax (231) 882-9121 ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • The ability to prioritize student learning needs over obstacles and barriers that can stand in the way of necessary change • The strong desire to achieve outstanding results • The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students • The skill and willingness to leverage student support systems to ensure that the social, emotional, nutritional, and health needs of ALL students are addressed • The ability to collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning • The capacity to respond to the individual academic and non-academic needs of students • The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, and administrators for instructional support PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Required: - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education – opportunities to obtain a Bachelor’s degree while working. - Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with ZA or ZS Endorsement SALARY RANGE: $20.00 per hour BENEFITS: Medical / Dental / Vision Available Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Melinda Coger – cogerm@benzieschools.net or https://northwested.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx APPLICATION DEADLINE – Until Filled