This assignment is at Traverse City High School. Alternative Education and/or virtual teaching experience is not required, but preferred. An BX or BA endorsement is required for this assignment. Additional endorsement areas preferred.

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General Summary:

The High School Teacher assists students in learning the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The High School Teacher reports to the building principal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teaches district-approved curriculum.
2. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
3. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
4. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
5. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
6. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
7. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
8. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.
9. Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
10. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
11. Supervises classroom, students and volunteers.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education required. Virtual teaching experience is preferred. Alternative Education experience and interest preferred.
2. Must be highly qualified in the subject matter assigned.
3. Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with BA/BX endorsement area. Additional endorsement areas preferred.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Demonstrate success in area of application.