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Saginaw Public School District 5th Grade Teacher in Saginaw, Michigan
Position: Classroom Teacher District: Saginaw Public Schools Position Type: Certified/Licensed Location: District-Wide Date Available: 2025--26 School Year Closing Date: Until Filled
General Summary: Saginaw Public Schools Teachers are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Teachers play a critical role in the district's commitment to rapid school Turnaround.
District-Wide Performance Standards: The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses, and the community, is dedicated to achieving the highest academic standards, effective career preparation, a high-performing organizational structure, and a safe, supportive learning environment for all students.
A Saginaw Public Schools Turnaround Teacher Skillfully Demonstrates:
Alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessments with student needs
Willingness to collaborate with peers, coaches, and administrators for instructional improvement
The ability to build strong, respectful relationships in a multicultural, urban school environment
A commitment to prioritize student learning over tradition or status quo
A drive for academic excellence and willingness to innovate
Skill in analyzing data to guide instructional planning
Proficiency in implementing tiered instructional supports and using the district's support network
Deep care for students and ability to influence academic growth through personal connection
A professional culture built on mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability
Engagement in the PLC process through instructional dialogue, collaborative planning, and experimentation with new strategies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Subject-area and pedagogical expertise