What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Grade Teacher - University Hills Elementary School (2791) position at University Hills Elementary?
August 3, 2026
We are excited to announce the following TEACHING vacancy in Rochester Community Schools for the 2026-27 school year!
1ST Grade Teacher
UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1.0 FTE
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in area of responsibility.
- Bachelor’s Degree in area of major study.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
SALARY:
Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement
JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL: To create a flexible elementary grade program and class environment to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary education.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
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Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and health to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
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Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the School District.
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Develops lessons plans and instructional materials and provides individualizes and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the school District.
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Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize a functional time for instruction.
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Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
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Evaluates students academic and social growth, keeps appropriate Records, and prepares progress reports.
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Communicates with parents through conferences, Meet the Teacher Night and other means to discuss student progress and interpret in school program.
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Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
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Creates a functional learning environment through attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
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Maintains professional competence though in-service education activities provided by the District and/or self-selected
professional growth activities.
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Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
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Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
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Administers group standardizes tests in accordance with District testing program.
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Participates in Faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
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Participates in Curriculum development programs as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through the link below. If you are an internal candidate, please log in to submit your application.
https://rochester.schoolspring.com/
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible.
Rochester Community Schools has designated certain individuals to serve as Compliance Coordinators for purposes of federal and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations. For additional information, including the names and contact information of the designated Compliance Coordinators, please visit the Rochester Community Schools Policies and Title IX webpage: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/human-resources/policies
You can also visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and search “Notice of Nondiscrimination”