Medical Laboratory Science Instructor

Deadline: April 30, 2025
District/Organization: Kalamazoo RESA
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: This is a 10-month calendar position in job grade 17 with yearly rate of pay between $43,317.00 and $95,546.00.

Position Details

The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan’s education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning , and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.

We are currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Science Instructor at the KRESA Service Center (Will move to new Career Center in Fall 2025) in Portage, Michigan.

The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Develop innovative instructional strategies tailored to Medical Laboratory Science curriculum standards.
• Partner with the Career Connect team and industry leaders to prepare state-of-the-art equipment, specific to your instructional area and related career field(s).
• Foster interdisciplinary learning by designing cross-program projects that expose students to diverse career pathways.
• Play an integral role in recruitment efforts, summer campus programs, and promotional campaigns.
• Design engaging lessons leveraging the Career Connect Campus environment.
• Prepare students for industry credentials in medical laboratory science.
• Cultivate an inclusive classroom environment and promote KRESA’s Culture and Belonging principals.
• Engage in instructional coaching for professional development.
• Design effective assessments to monitor student progress.
• Fulfill all necessary documentation requirements mandated by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders and uphold instructional reliability.
• Collaborate with the Career Connect team on multifaceted projects leading up to the grand opening of the Career Connect Campus in August 2025.
• Establish clear and consistent communication channels with students, parents/guardians, KRESA CTE staff, school counselors, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance to uphold instructional consistency and reliability.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Qualified candidates will:

1. Hold one of the following State of Michigan certifications:

a. State Secondary Provisional Certification with the CIP 51.0000 Health Sciences endorsement.

b. CTE Certification or Occupational Education Certification with the CIP 51.0000 endorsement.

OR

2. Able to qualify for Annual Career Authorization which includes having two years (4,000 hours) of current, industry-related experience in the last ten years.

Certificates, License, Registration: Required to have or ability to obtain upon hiring: Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT), Basic Life Support (BLS)

This is a 10-month calendar position in job grade 17 with yearly rate of pay between $43,317.00 and $95,546.00.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan’s Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives – all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Kalamazoo was recently recognized as a great place to live in the 2024 50 Best Places to Live roundup by Money.com. Kalamazoo was noted for its abundant family-friendly activities and appreciation for artisan-crafted goods, as well as the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship for each Kalamazoo Public School resident graduate that provides up to 100% tuition for post-secondary education.

Notice of Non-discrimination: It is the policy of Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency that no discriminating practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category be allowed during any program, activity, service or in employment. The following position at Kalamazoo RESA has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Executive Director of Human Resources. Contact information: 269-250-9200, 1819 E. Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

E-mail: kalee.hirsch@kresa.org