Social Studies & Psychology Teacher

At Wayland Union Schools we strive to teach, inspire and challenge our children to become caring contributors, lifelong learners, and critical thinkers prepared to embrace all of tomorrow’s opportunities.

We have established a student focused culture by encouraging collaboration with all employees. We are 1:1 with Apple iPads in grades K-12 and are able to provide our students with support and enrichment that will prepare them for college and/or the workplace. Would you like to be part of a district that only hires the elite to teach and inspire our future? It all starts here!

Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Social Studies (RX) endorsement and Psychology (CE) endorsement preferred
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team to plan instruction, analyze data, and implement interventions and enrichments for students
• Must have the knowledge of theories of learning and child development
• Demonstrate ability to develop and foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Teach assigned content and skills in math and other assigned courses to high school students and show written evidence of preparation
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques to ensure student academic growth
• Utilize technology to enhance and individualize instruction and stay current with changing trends
• Communicate student progress and concerns regularly with parents and colleagues
• Develop and maintain classroom conducive to effective learning with appropriate routines and procedures
• Work collaboratively within department to implement best practices and meet students’ academic needs
• Administer standardized student assessments when needed
• Attendance is an essential job function

Terms of Employment: Wayland Union EA position, CBA available at http://www.waylandunion.org
Contingent upon passing post-offer background checks