LOOP Academic Support Teacher at SchoolSpring in Grand Rapids, MI

Summary: Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking an Academic Support Teacher for their LOOP summer school program. The role involves providing quality academic instruction and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students, with responsibilities including collaborating with staff and maintaining student progress.

Responsibilities:
- Provide quality instruction using research-based instructional strategies during academic sessions using the required curriculum and effectively maintain and monitor on-going student progress
- Provide students with effective instruction/modeling/interventions in the various behavioral areas
- Under the leadership and guidance of the Lead Academic Teacher, provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both groups and individual needs of all children within the classroom
- Utilize best classroom management practices to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning, curtails disruptive behaviors and enhances students' self-esteem
- Participate in and contribute to professional development; implement strategies learned with fidelity
- Attend all regularly scheduled planning meetings
- Submit accurate time sheets to Lead Teacher
- Collaborate with LOOP staff on various activities
- Report absences to Lead Academic Teacher in advance (if known)

Required Qualifications:
- College coursework in elementary/secondary education, Work Keys Certificate, ETS Test, or equivalent accepted
- Prior to working with students, complete LARA (PA 116) mandated requirements:
- Comprehensive Childcare Background Check (CCBC) including fingerprinting by LARA approved agencies (no cost to applicant)
- Obtain CCBC eligibility to work in a licensed childcare facility
- Complete MiRegistry Health and Safety Online Modules A, B, C and Transportation or annual Health and Safety Refresher Course; submit learning record transcript to Office of Extended Learning upon completion of MiRegistry Health and Safety Courses or refresher course trainings
- Module A MUST be completed before working with students
- Obtain First Aid Certification and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by LARA approved agencies; submit ARC/AHA certificate/card to Office of Extended Learning upon completion
- Display physical, social, mental and emotional soundness to execute the duties of job
- Serve as a role model for all students and within school community
- Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents and the community in positive, supportive, and cooperative ways
- Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator
- Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives
- Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union contract
- Regular and on-time in-person attendance is required
- Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:
- College degree and teaching certificate preferred or
- Valid Michigan Health License (Social Worker, Physical Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist)
- Teaching or tutoring experience in urban setting

Required Skills: Research-based instructional strategies, Curriculum implementation, Student progress monitoring, Behavioral interventions, Classroom management, Childcare Background Check (CCBC), MiRegistry Health and Safety Online Modules, First Aid Certification, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)