What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEM Teacher position at Michigan Association of School Boards?
Deadline: April 11, 2025
District/Organization: Portland Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Position Details
Portland Public Schools: STEM Teacher Position
Portland High School is looking for a creative, forward-thinking educator to help shape our expanding academic pathways. We are looking for a STEM Teacher who understands the importance of building a long-term pathway that provides students with engaging, real-world learning experiences. This position will begin with the 25/26 school year.
Additional information and details on this new, creative, and innovative opportunity can be found here.
The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:
- Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
- Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Understanding of, or demonstrated training in, PBIS and MTSS initiatives
- Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
- Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for school students, families, and staff
- Willingness to undertake extra-curricular assignments
Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, 6-12 with science, math, and/or technology endorsement
- Strong base in the subject area content, instruction, and assessment
- Ability to use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction
- Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement
Position Details:
- Title: STEM Teacher
- Reports to: High School Principal
- Calendar: As per District Calendar and PEA contract
- Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
- Posting date: March 17, 2025 Application deadline: April 11, 2025
Application Process:
Applicants for the position should email the following documents in one attachment to jdewitt@portlandk12.org or apply online at:
https://www.applitrack.com/Portlandk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High School Teaching
- Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position
- A current resume with reference contact information
- Photocopies of all university transcripts
- Photocopies of current Michigan educator certification Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation
Jamie DeWitt, Principal
Portland High School
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Jamie DeWitt, Principal, Portland High School at jdewitt@portlandk12.org or 517-647-2981
No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, 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”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.
E-mail: jdewitt@portlandk12.org
