WALL SCHOOL
1st GRADE INSTRUCTOR
POSITION: Full-time classroom instructor
REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and meet Federal Highly Qualified Teacher requirements. Spanish language skills are an asset.
START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: PER S.E.A. Contract
TO APPLY: Log in and apply at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1246. Position is open until filled.
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Sturgis Public Schools
VACANCY NOTICE
May 1, 2026
WALL SCHOOL
1st GRADE INSTRUCTOR
POSITION: Full-time classroom instructor
REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and meet
Federal Highly Qualified Teacher requirements. Spanish
language skills are an asset.
START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: PER S.E.A. Contract
TO APPLY: Log in and apply at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1246. Position
is open until filled.
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In compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the
Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Sturgis Public Schools District that no person
shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital
status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during
any program, activity, service or in employment. For information, contact Britt Gross, Assistant
Superintendent at 107 W. West St., Sturgis, MI 49091 or (269) 659-1500.
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Ray Sterling
Director of Finance
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School District Position Description
STURGIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Position Title: Teacher
Department: School
Reports To: School Principal
Prepared By: Assistant Superintendent Date: June 23, 2023
Approved By: Superintendent Date: June 23, 2023
SUMMARY: Facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through academic courses
of study and by implementing district approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student
progress/activities/outcomes; addresses specific needs of students, provides a safe and optimal learning
environment, and provides feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress,
expectations, goals, etc.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
● May administer developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the
purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
● Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating
expectations; student’s achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing
classroom goals in the home environment.
● Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of
providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
● Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community
resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving
established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
● Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the
purpose of providing an effective program for addressing individual student requirements.
● Directs assistant teacher, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student
workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of
individual students.
● Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
● Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information
required to perform functions.
● Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the
purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
● Supports classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of
established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May oversee: Educational Assistants, Student Teachers, Volunteers, or Student Workers
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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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor Degree.
Valid Michigan Teaching Certification and meet Federal Highly Qualified Teacher requirements.
Proper endorsement for the assignment.
Spanish language skills an asset.
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 parents or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions,
percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
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.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with
hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
Occasionally the employee will lift up to 10 lbs. such as to lift files and paper.
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 usually moderate to loud.
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