• Job Description

  Req#: 2261
  Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
  
  
  Date Posted:
  6/19/2025
  
  
  Location:
  District
  
  
  Closing Date:
  until filled
  
  
  Teacher certification with music endorsement required
  Position is approximately 2.5 days/week
  BA/BS, degree from a college or university
  Valid/appropriate Michigan teacher certification and/or other required license/credential
  Hold degree(s) required for position
  Meet NCLB “Highly Qualified” status for position as necessary
  Kind and amount of similar prior job experience will be considered
  Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
  Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
  Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
  Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and—in harmony with the goals—establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
  Establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and create a classroom environment that is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
  Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
  Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth and maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
  Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
  Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
  Create an effective environment for learning through functional/content related and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
  Plan purposeful assignments for substitutes.
  Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  Maintain professional competence through staff development activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
  Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
  Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day and make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
  Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
  Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
  Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
  Regular attendance is necessary.
  Jenison Elementary Music Teaching Position
  Position starting 2025-2026 school year
  
  District Elementary - Part Time
  
  • Teacher certification with music endorsement required
  • Position is approximately 2.5 days/week
  
  Notice of Nondiscrimination
  The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The District’s Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures are listed within Board Policy.
  
  
  
  
  Please apply online at the Jenison Public Schools web page
  
  
  Job description follows:
  
  GENERIC TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION – Jenison Public Schools
  
  
  Job Title: K-12 CERTIFIED TEACHER
  
  Qualifications:
  • BA/BS, degree from a college or university
  • Valid/appropriate Michigan teacher certification and/or other required license/credential
  • Hold degree(s) required for position
  • Meet NCLB “Highly Qualified” status for position as necessary
  • Kind and amount of similar prior job experience will be considered
  • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.
  Reports To: Building Principal
  
  Summary: To create a flexible educational program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to enhance student learning in accordance with each pupil’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development into mature, able, and responsible learners.
  
  Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
  • Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities. Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
  • Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
  • Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and—in harmony with the goals—establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
  • Establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom and create a classroom environment that is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
  • Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
  • Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth and maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
  • Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
  • Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
  • Create an effective environment for learning through functional/content related and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
  • Plan purposeful assignments for substitutes.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Maintain professional competence through staff development activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
  • Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
  • Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day and make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
  • Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
  • Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
  • Regular attendance is necessary.
  Terms of Employment: Number of days, salary and benefits shall be established by the Master Contract and/or the Board of Education.
  
  Evaluation Job performance will be evaluated by the building Principal or designated evaluator.
  
  Revised: 4/17/15
  
  
  

• About the company

  Jenison High School is the senior high school for Jenison Public Schools located in Jenison, Michigan serving grades 9 through 12.

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