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Openings as of 4/23/2025
Elementary Teaching

Elementary Classroom Teacher

JobID: 16492

Position Type:
  Elementary Teaching/Teacher


Date Posted:
  10/2/2024


Location:
  Mitchell Elementary


District:
  Ann Arbor Public Schools
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POSITION TITLE:                       Elementary Classroom Teacher 

FTE:                                            1.0

POSITION LOCATION:             Mitchell Elementary

SALARY:                                   Teacher's Salary Schedule    
                                                            
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:    Principal
  
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.                 
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Possess a valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate.
Possess work experience with early elementary children.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:           
Teach district approved curriculum.
Develop lessons and instructional material to provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt to the curriculum needs of each pupil.
Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
Evaluate academic and social growth of students, keep appropriate records and prepare progress report.
Other duties as assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Write reports, businesscorrespondence, and procedure manuals.  Effectively present information and respond to questions in group settings.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
 
REASONING ABILITY:
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and
deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
 
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Other duties assigned.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear
and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally
push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.  Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings
Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet.  Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.




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Openings as of 4/23/2025
Elementary Teaching

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator Position

JobID: 16626

Position Type:
  Elementary Teaching/Teacher


Date Posted:
  12/10/2024


Location:
  Various locations


District:
  Ann Arbor Public Schools
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POSITION TITLE:                          International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator Position
 
POSITION LOCATION:                 Bryant, Mitchell and Pattengill Elementary Schools

SALARY:                                       Teachers Salary Schedule 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:     Building Principal(s) 
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REQUIREMENTS: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
Posses a valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate 
Elementary school teaching experience required 
Excellent organizational and leadership skills 
Excellent communication skills 
Have participated on district Equity and/or CARE team(s) or similar strongly preferred 
Demonstrated success working with historically underachieving students and closing achievement gap(s) Be recognized as a collaborative instructional team member 
Have daily experience teaching the district Balanced Literacy Framework 
Have participated in explicit phonics, and guided reading training with district trainer or district consultant. 
Demonstrated proficiency with instructional techniques such as: 
Reader’s workshop including guided reading, differentiated word work, interactive read alouds, phonics instruction, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), instructional uses of running records/literacy assessments 
Writer’s workshop methods including the AAPS district writing curriculum, Lucy Calkins writing units, writing with purpose 
Differentiated teaching methods in all content areas including response to intervention Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 options 
Integration of content areas 
Have demonstrated skillfulness collecting and analyzing data for instructional purposes including report cards, NWEA, SRI, MEAP/Mi-STEP, CAP, etc. 
Have daily experience implementing Responsive Classroom techniques 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Pedagogical leader of the PYP 
Excellent organizational and leadership skills 
Work with other IB coordinators and principals to plan and implement the K-12 IB program Member of the building School Improvement Team
Be fully conversant in the IB Programme Standards and Practices, the Learner Profile and all PYP publications including the PYP Coordinator’s Handbook 
Plan and implement practices and activities in support of student learning through teacher implementation of the methods described in the PYP 
Use and update the PYP Action Plan in order to guide decision-making and work Ensure all regulations set by the IBO are carried out properly and that all deadlines are met Serve as a liaison between IBO, school, teachers, and parents 
Organize and conduct parent and/or community meetings in conjunction with building principal Organize, conduct and evaluate IB teacher professional development 
Manage the process of curriculum development and review for each subject area 
Manage the process of curriculum development, curriculum review, and assessment for each subject area including vertical alignment for curriculum, unit planning and professional development for PYP, MYP and DP 
Ensure teachers are provided access to the online curriculum center (OCC) and that they are aware of the resources available there 
Plan and implement collaboration meetings for teachers connected to all aspects of the IB Programme Standards and Practices including IB/inquiry based teaching practice, IB curriculum development and revision, units of inquiry, unit planners, lesson planning and design 
Ensure PYP concepts permeate all units of inquiry and that revision of units supports continuous growth of students, teachers and development of the PYP 
Provide guidance to teachers and students for the 5th grade exhibition 
Collaboratively support development of the IB programming in the district including the Mitchell Scarlett Teaching and Learning Collaborative partnership 
Attend IB professional development as needed 
Excellent written and oral communication skills including use of Web based solutions to organize and communicate effectively 
Publish an internal calendar of all IB related dates including due dates 
Help oversee the PYP budget 
Prepare self-study materials and accompanying documents for PYP evaluation/reauthorization
Complete other duties as assigned 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of people. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

REASONING ABILITY: 
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 
All applicants must apply online at www.aaps.k12.mi.us, "Employment" using Internal form.




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Openings as of 4/23/2025
Elementary Teaching

Building Literacy Coach

JobID: 16743

Position Type:
  Elementary Teaching/Teacher


Date Posted:
  2/19/2025


Location:
  To Be Determined


Closing Date:
  03/01/2025


District:
  Ann Arbor Public Schools
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POSITION TITLE: Elementary Instructional Literacy Coach (aka: Building Literacy Coach)

FTE: 1.0

POSITION LOCATION: TBD

TBD EFFECTIVE: 2024-2025 School Year

SALARY: AAEA Teacher's Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Principal/s, Elementary Curriculum Coordinator(s), Assistant Superintendent for Instruction 
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The coach will support Y5 - 5th staff in the implementation of tier one core instruction, tier two, and tier three interventions. Possess a deep understanding of and have the ability to guide the implementation of the practices found within Michigan’s Essential Instructional Practices. The coach will work directly with teachers and students within schools supporting research supported instruction. Additionally, the coach will work to address the academic needs of students who are striving with identified concepts in the area of literacy. The coach will collaborate with administrators and teachers to collect, analyze, and interpret data while using it to guide instructional decisions and intervention plans. To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
? Posses a valid Michigan elementary teaching certificate
? Must be Highly Qualified in accordance with NCLB
? Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience across multiple grade levels at the elementary level
? Possess an endorsement, master’s degree or advanced coursework in the content area (i.e. Reading endorsement)
? Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities, specifically using the AAPS Framework for Equitable Instruction
? Have deep knowledge of research supported whole group, small group, and individual instruction practices for the content area in which you are applying
? Successful experience in understanding adult learning principles and dispositions in order to successfully facilitate adult learning
? In collaboration with Elementary Curriculum Coordinators; identifies, plans, organizes, designs and implements learning opportunities at both the building and district level
? Interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration, initiative)
? Engages in reflection and ongoing learning and development on critical concepts and terms identified in the Ann Arbor Public Schools

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
? Content specific trainings (i.e. Literacy Essentials, Orton Gillingham)
? Participation in or completion of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)
? Additional training and credentials in coaching and/or coaching experience (i.e. Cognitive Coaching, Coaching 101, Adaptive Schools)
? Understanding and/or experience with district assessments and instructional programs (Lexia, NWEA)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support core instruction utilizing district approved curriculum in general education classrooms through professional learning opportunities
• Develop lessons and instructional materials to provide targeted intervention in tier 2 and 3 utilizing district approved resources.
• Uses and interprets data to create fluid, flexible intervention groups within and/or outside the classroom
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, by keeping appropriate records, through the use of a balanced assessment system
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop individualized instruction for students in an effort to ensure coherence of goals and instruction
• Provides various levels of support for classroom teachers, for example: Co-planning, modeling and coteaching researched based, district approved instructional strategies within classrooms
• Plans and facilitates professional learning opportunities for staff within the building and across the district
• Provide district and building-based home workshops for parents
• Assume an active role on the building support team
• Other duties as assigned by the school administrator and/or district math coordinator

LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions in group settings.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY 
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and
• deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Collect, analyze and organize multiple data sources in all areas of literacy.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and community.
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff across buildings within the district.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.  Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors across the district—not limited to one particular building.

Ann Arbor Public Schools is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Ann Arbor Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must complete the online application at a2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings


Certified Positions Only: Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with application packet.  Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.




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