High School Teacher World Language

OVID-ELSIE AREA SCHOOLS

Position Description

The following position is available for the 2025-2026 school year.

Position Title: Secondary Teacher World Language

Reports to: High School Principal

Terms of Employment: School year as defined in the written agreement between the

Ovid-Elsie Board of Education and the Education Association

Salary Wage: Competitive salaries and benefits under the Ovid-Elsie Teachers’ Contract

Responsibilities:

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools seeks an experienced and innovative educator to teach high school students a language other than their native language, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and understanding. We seek an individual who is confident in developing an engaging and rigorous curriculum that meets the varied needs of students in his/her class.

The ability to establish rapport with students; to motivate students; to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation of a secondary language in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

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

• Creating a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.

• Teaching high school students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.

• Instructing students in citizenship and basic subject matter.

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

• Using a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.

• Translating lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Evaluating students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

• Communicating with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.

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

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

• Maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.

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

• Selecting and requisitioning books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.

• Supervising students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.

• Administering group standardized tests in accordance with the state testing program.

• Participating in curriculum development programs as required.

• Participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related subject(s) from an accredited university.

• Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in World Language

• Preferred Endorsements: French (FA), German (FB), Italian (FH), Latin

(FD), Spanish (FF), American Sign Language (FS)

• Additional endorsement will enhance your application

• Consideration will be given to individuals with a minimum of Bachelor’s Degree, as well as a high level of American Sign Language background, as indicated in the options below:

• Certified teacher with Deaf and Hard Hearing (SL) endorsement; must demonstrate ASL proficiency level of 3 on the ASLPI or an Intermediate on the SLIP

• Certified teacher with Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SL) endorsement; must demonstrate ASL proficiency level of 2 of the ASLPI or a Survival on the SLIPI (district would obtain Full-Year Sub Permit)

• Non-certified teacher; must demonstrate ASL proficiency level of 2 on the ASLPI or a Survival on the SLPI (district would obtain Full-Year Sub Permit

• First Aid and CPR.

Posting Dates:

April 14, 2025 - May 9, 2025

To Apply:

Please click here to apply, or refer to the Ovid-Elsie website at ovidelsie.org and click on the Career tab at the top of the page.

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools is an equal opportunity employer that will not discriminate based on gender/sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law, in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Superintendent at Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, 8989 Colony Road, Elsie, Michigan 48831 or call (989) 834-2271 Ext. 1003.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,495.00 - $72,694.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Elsie, MI 48831 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Elsie, MI 48831: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,495 - $72,694