5th Grade Teacher

id='p32907_1159'>5th Grade Teacher JobID: 32907

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Classroom

Date Posted:

7/9/2026

Location:

Daly Elementary School

Date Available:

08/18/2026

District:

Westwood Community School District Additional Information: Show/Hide

1.0 5th Grade Teacher

(Effective 2026-2027 School Year)

LOCATION: Daly Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Building principal

COMPENSATION: According to the current contract with MEA/NEA

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Michigan Public School Retirement Plan

POSTING DATES: July 9, 2026 Until Filled

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in education
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Department of Education Teaching Certificate with any of the following endorsements: Upper Elementary Education 3-6 (ZP), Elementary K-5 all Subjects/K-8 Self CC (ZG) or General Elementary K-6 (ZE).
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as an Elementary Teacher (preferred)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

A. Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, writing, science, art, health, and other related subjects, to students in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, aligned to the common core state standards and other appropriate learning activities.

B. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.

C. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

D. Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.

E. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.

F. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

G. Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

H. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.

I. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

J. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.

K. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.

L. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines.

M. Selects and requisitions books and instructional aides; maintains required inventory records.

N. Knowledge and and/or willingness to incorporate AI tools to enhance collaboration and creativity.

O. Provides bell to bell instruction

P. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.

Q. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.

R. Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

S. Participates and is engaged in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

T. Works cooperatively with grade level and building colleagues to assist 6th grade students in the transition from elementary to middle school.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students
• Skill in organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver teaching instruction in accordance with improved curriculum and standards
• Effective classroom management strategies rooted in restorative practices
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication
• Ability to understand the individual needs of each student
• Ability to effectively use Google Classroom and the student information system MiStar
• Ability to take accurate and timely attendance
• Ability to update grades no later than 2 days after an assignment has been given to students
• Ability to check and respond to email at least 3 times a day - before school, during prep, and after school

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 job functions:
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies, which requires bending, stooping and lifting.
• The employee must be able to use a variety of instructional materials in the classroom.
• The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects.
• The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls.
• The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid.
• The employee must be able to move about the assigned location unaided during the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

• The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to loud. Often the noise level in the work environment will be moderate to loud.
• The employee is required to interact with students, staff, parents/guardians and occasionally with the public.
• At times, the employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

EVALUATION;

Job performance is evaluated in accordance with District guidelines.

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants must complete an online application. The online application can be accessed from the Wayne RESA website:

https://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=1159

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified via the email included on your application. Depending upon your email settings, the email may be delivered to your spam folder.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as, and do not create employment contracts.

It is the policy of Westwood Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "protected Classes"), shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or in employment for which it is responsible. Westwood Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.