What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Math Teacher position at Harper Creek Community Schools?
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Harper Creek Community Schools
7454 B Drive North – Battle Creek, Michigan 49014
Phone (269) 441-6550 Fax (269) 660-1190
Notice is hereby given that the following positions are available for the 2025-2026 school year in the Harper Creek Community School District, Battle Creek, Michigan.
POSTING DATE : January 27, 2025
CLASSIFICATION : High School Math Teacher – Grades 9-12
Must have a Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate subject and grade level endorsement for grades 9-12 in Math (EX) or be willing to obtain a teaching certificate and the appropriate endorsement within a reasonable amount of time
LOCATION : Harper Creek High School
SUPERVISOR : Principal, Ed Greenman
PAY RATE : Per Master Contract
STARTING DATE : 2025-26 School Year
Please see the following job description for more information on the open position at Harper Creek Community Schools.
External Applicants must include the following documents with their electronic application :
- Cover Letter and resume including a review of experience appropriate to the position.
- Up-to-date credentials including at least two (2) recent letters of recommendation.
- Applicants with current employment as a teacher – Must submit most recent Evaluation Summary
- Transcript of Degree and graduate credit (student copy acceptable at this time)
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
Deadline for applying : 12pm August 26, 2024
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or 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”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
Please provide written notice for any special needs accommodation.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act ( and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Position Title : Teacher, High School
Department : High School
Reports To : Principal
Prepared By : Laura Williams, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Date : July 25, 2017
Approved By : Robert Ridgeway, Superintendent Date : July 25, 2017
Summary :
As a member of the high school staff, your primary responsibility is to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Supervises classroom, students, paraeducators, classroom aides, and volunteers
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 essential functions.
Education and / or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)
Language Skill
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability :
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities :
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on department and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
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 essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes to 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 as boxes of books. ability to roll a fully loaded technology device cart.
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. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work out-put of students.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act ( and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
