The Teacher will instruct students using approved curriculum, determining and evaluating individual academic plans, and collaborating with faculty to ensure student success and retention. Responsibilities include administering assessments, monitoring credit completion, maintaining accurate records as per state requirements, and conducting necessary administrative duties.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a valid Teaching License issued by the Michigan Department of Education and have teaching experience, along with proficiency in MS Office applications. Essential knowledge includes Michigan Teaching Standards, educational research, and research-based instructional strategies for diverse student populations.
Category: Certificated**SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SCIENCE TEACHERS*
LEARN4LIFE PONTIAC Full Time, Monday – Friday; 7:30am – 3:30pm
Compensation: Competitive compensation package starting from $50,000/year, commensurate with experience This listing is to establish a candidate pipeline for all content areas. Special Education and Science are highly desired. Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? At Learn4Life Pontiac, we focus on providing a SAFE educational environment, so that you may focus on your goal of obtaining a high school diploma. Our students love the quiet, one-on-one attention they receive from their teacher mentors. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn. The Learn4Life Advantage Our personalized learning model is what makes Learn4Life unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified, and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students. Come learn more about us at https://pontiac.learn4life.org/
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Impact: The Teacher teaches in a personalized instructional environment, working with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate student academic plan. This position will collaborate with other school faculty to ensure student retention and academic success. This position reports to the Principal or designee.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Teach using approved curriculum and assign an individualized course of study to the student
Administer assessments to all newly enrolled students in Language, Mathematics and Reading within first month of enrollment
Monitor and administer testing to all students upon completion of English and Mathematics courses.
Participate in state and school mandated testing
Accept, carefully review and evaluate homework
Monitor students credit completion
Administer, proctor, grade tests and give test scores
Refer student to a core subject teacher when necessary
Monitor and document student’s notes in the Student Information System
Claim student attendance and reporting in the SIS database
Conduct close out procedures of student folders at the end of the Learning Period and when a student drops, withdraws, or graduates
Work with the Student Relations staff on student folder changes and corrections
Accurate record keeping as defined by the Michigan Dept. Of Ed and independent auditors
Be available to student and/or parent during the student’s appointment
Call students when they miss their appointments
Assist the student in finding additional resources when necessary
Refer students to labs, tutoring, student study team and counseling when appropriate
Discipline students when appropriate
Keep all student work neat and organized
Responsible to meet Michigan Professional Teaching Standards
Complete yearly academic plans that correspond to upcoming State standards
Complete a report card after each semester and when a student drops, withdraws or graduates
Take part in developing new and creative curriculum that will serve the educational needs of the student and the school as assigned by the school leader
Attend all staff meetings and assigned professional development activities
Attend graduation ceremonies and participate in other school events
Adherence to attendance policies
Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. These may be changed or modified from time to time.
QualificationsKNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS,
Abilities:
Knowledge of Michigan Teaching Standards and understanding of the Organization’s culture, business units, services, and products
Knowledge of educational trends, research, and technology to support learning
Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure
Knowledge in a variety of educational programs
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student learning needs
Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program
Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
Ability to communicate effectively including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, and appropriate level of delivery, and listening without bias and providing appropriate feedback/reinforcement
Ability to make independent judgements, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
Planning and organizational skills
Self-sufficient, strong interpersonal skills, and focused on excellent customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Teaching License issued by Michigan Department of Education
Teaching experience
Experience with student and educational information systems
Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Ability to travel in performance of job duties is required
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds (almost all office jobs) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination, high people engagement.
Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery.
Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.
Working in a low to moderate noise environment, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures
In Michigan, classroom teacher openings often reflect steady demand for educators who can cover multiple sites and schedules, especially when programs run in schools, parks, and other community settings. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can travel, work morning, early afternoon, and weekend shifts, and adapt quickly to different classrooms. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your availability and travel radius before applying.
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