Position: .67 FTE Social Studies Teacher
Location: Secondary Buildings, Godwin Heights Public Schools, Wyoming, MI 49548
Reports To: Building Principal
Application: Godwin Heights Job Site
Godwin Heights Public Schools (GHPS) is an urban K-12 public school district in Wyoming, Michigan. The district serves a vibrant and diverse student body, offering an environment that values inclusion, equity, and excellence. With a deep commitment to providing a high-quality education to all students, GHPS is driven by the belief that all students possess the ability to learn, to experience personal success, and to be productive citizens.
Godwin Heights Public Schools seeks a passionate and dedicated Social Studies Teacher to create a flexible program and classroom environment that supports both academic growth and personal development. The ideal candidate will establish effective rapport with students, motivate them to develop essential skills and knowledge according to their abilities, and foster strong relationships with parents and staff.
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Use formative and summative assessment data to guide instruction and monitor student progress.
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Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including students with special needs and English Learners.
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Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and administrators to support school and district initiatives.
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Maintain strong communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom activities.
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Supervise students during classroom and school-related activities.
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Participate in professional learning opportunities, school meetings, and committees.
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Promote and participate in art-related school events, exhibitions, and community partnerships.
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Ability to integrate Technology.
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Regular and predictable attendance.
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Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Social Studies (RX) Endorsement.
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Multiple endorsements desired.
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Meets Highly Qualified Teacher standards.
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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
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Experience and/or training in teaching to Michigan State Standards.
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Demonstrated ability to use technology effectively in instruction and record-keeping.
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Experience and/or training in working with English Learners preferred.
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Experience teaching secondary students is preferred.
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Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
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Commitment to student-centered, inclusive practices.
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Flexible and adaptive to meet individual student needs.
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Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities.
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Patience, empathy, and an understanding of diverse learning styles.
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Ability to maintain a positive, respectful, and productive classroom environment.
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Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
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Must occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
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Requires close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Generally moderate to loud noise levels.
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Indoor work setting with occasional outdoor duties.
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Direct responsibility for student safety, well-being, and academic progress.
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Must be able to analyze, communicate (both orally and in writing), instruct, evaluate, synthesize, and use interpersonal skills effectively.
Requires the ability to coordinate tasks, compute data, and negotiate solutions.
Compensation/Working Conditions:
Per the GHEA Master Agreement
Application Procedure:
Apply Online at www.godwinschools.org
