K-5 Teacher and Curriculum Developer

6 days ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States Detroit Public Schools Community District Full time
Job Description

Job Title

Position Title: Elementary Education Specialist

Location

Variety of School Settings

Salary

Detroit Federation of Teachers Salary Schedule ($51,071 - $87,000)

Reports to

Principal

Bargaining Unit

Detroit Federation of Teachers

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility

Not Eligible for Telecommuting

Job Summary

The Elementary Education Specialist will provide rigorous curriculum aligned with the State of Michigan Common Core guidelines while upholding the mission, vision, and values of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. This role will collaborate with families and other staff members to ensure academic success of students. The Specialist will evaluate and monitor students' progress on a periodic basis.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement curriculum aligned with State of Michigan Common Core guidelines.
  • Collaborate with families and other staff members to ensure academic success of students.
  • Evaluate and monitor students' progress on a periodic basis.
  • Cooperate with teachers, parents, and community members.
  • Enable field studies to improve classroom curriculum as per the needs of the students.
  • Offer input and assist grade level, subject matter, and engage leader-led conferences/professional developments.
  • Develop parent and family involvement in school life and curriculum.
  • Synthesize with colleagues on school activities to ensure academic success.
  • Discuss with parents on student progress and academic achievements.
  • Instruct rules of conduct and ensure classroom, campus, and uniform discipline policies.
  • Counsel students during academic and adjustment problems by taking corrective measures to enhance student learning abilities.
  • Handle attendance, progress reports, and grade records.
  • Plan study programs to meet students' needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Provide creative assessments and evaluate students' progress on a periodic basis.
  • Instruct students on proper use of equipment, materials, and textbooks.
  • Maintain inventory of instructional materials, aids, and equipment.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Security Clearance

Internal Applicants: If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants: In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method of Application

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

All DPSCD employees are required to disclose their vaccine status, however COVID-19 vaccines are strongly encouraged but not required.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at [phone number].

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone number].

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