The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring new literacy intervention teachers. This individual will ensure no students fall behind in literacy through pull-out support, individual tutoring, and other supplemental work. They will work hand-in-hand with school leadership and teachers to ensure all students read on grade level by the end of the year.
Teachers must work to build inclusive, nurturing classrooms where students can be themselves and work collaboratively towards common learning goals. Teachers will work alongside other teachers, parents, and students to ensure they are providing the best education experience to all students.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education or ELA-related field (i.e. English, Creative Writing, Journalism, etc.)
Previous experience working with students in an urban education setting
- Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values
- Preferred Qualifications
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate with a reading endorsement (i.e. BR, BT)
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Previous teaching experience in an urban setting
- Training in CRPBIS and other related instructional methodologies
- Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrate passion for and expertise of reading
Provide world-class instruction in ELA to students in need of intervention support
Use data to guide and effectively differentiate instruction
Learn and grow by incorporating feedback from school leaders, colleagues, students, and professional development sessions
Build relationships with students and parents to ensure a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment
Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission