Elementary music teacher Jobs in Detroit, MI

Job Description

Job Title

Position Title : Self Contained Elementary K-5 Teacher

Location : Various School Locations

Salary : DFT Salary Schedule( $55,000 - $91,000 )

Reports to : Principal

Bargaining Unit : DFT

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Telecommuting Eligibilty : Not eligible for telecommuting

In accordance with the Agreement between American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (DFT) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary :

The Teacher offers rigorous curriculum aligned with the State of Michigan Common Core guidelines while upholding the mission, vision and values of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Collaborates with families and other staff members to ensure academic success of students. Evaluates and monitors students' progress on a periodic basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency.
• Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate or Michigan Temporary Teaching Authorization (T2EA), Lower Elementary Education (PK-3) (ZO), Upper Elementary Education (3-6) (ZP), K-5 All Subjects; K-8 All Subjects Self-Contained Classrooms (ZG), K-8 All Subjects (ZC), or General Elementary K-6 (ZE) endorsement

Essential Functions

Security Clearance : Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, i f you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method of Application :

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

All DPSCD employees are required to disclose their vaccine status, however COVID-19 vaccines are strongly encouraged but not required .

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org / compliance.