High School English Language Arts/ Social Studies Educator

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 49,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearsley Community Schools seeks a full-time High School English Language Arts/Social Studies Educator. The successful candidate will teach ELA and Social Studies, implement engaging, technology-enabled instruction, and align lessons with KEA Master Agreement guidelines.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree, Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements in English Language Arts and History/Social Studies, and ability to differentiate instruction and monitor student progress using

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsements in English Language Arts and History/Social Studies.
• Ability to differentiate instruction, monitor student progress, and implement creative instructional strategies.
• Experience with technology-enabled instruction and classroom assessments.

Responsibilities

• Aide in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of English Language Arts & Social Studies.
• Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans.
• Incorporate practical application of content knowledge in lesson plans.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each learner.
• Develop progressive classroom-based interventions; utilize progress monitoring.
• Monitor and evaluate student development and growth through various assessments.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Technology integration

Differentiated instruction

Progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching Certificate

Tools

Endorsements in ELA (BA)

Endorsements in History/Social Studies

Job description

High School English Language Arts/ Social Studies Educator

Deadline: January 19, 2027
District/Organization: Kearsley School District
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Salary: $49,309-$94,326

Kearsley Community Schools is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as a High School English Language Arts/Social Studies Educator.

The Kearsley Board of Education will offer the successful candidate an annual salary per the KEA Master Agreement commensurate with their skills and experience. The successful candidate will also receive a complete and competitive MESSA fringe benefit package.

The Community

Located in Genesee Township, in north-central Genesee County, our community offers a blend of suburban and rural living. Residents enjoy:

• Genesee County Parks featuring a large lake, campground, and recreation areas
• The Genesee Valley Trail, a 21-mile hiking and biking path
• A variety of local businesses and industrial centers, including the General Motors International Processing Center

Genesee Township provides an ideal balance of natural beauty, recreation, and economic opportunity – making it an attractive place to live and work.

The District

Kearsley Community Schools serves approximately 2,800 students across four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Highlights include:

• Award-winning early childhood program at the Pumpkin Patch
• Expanded dual enrollment and cutting-edge classroom technology
• Community Building/Restorative Practices with Ali Hearn
• Nationally recognized Bike Tech® and SME Prime programs at Kearsley High School

The district employs approximately 175 certified educators, most of whom hold advanced degrees.

Voters recently approved a $21,680,000 bond to support new and enhanced learning environments, districtwide improvements, and safety upgrades. Key projects include:

• A new community recreation facility with a 1,500-seat competitive gym, indoor track, and training spaces
• Enhanced STEM and Robotics spaces and flexible classroom designs
• Secure, redesigned entrances for all elementary schools

The Position

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university and a Michigan

Teaching Certificate with at least one of the following endorsements:

• English Language Arts (BA), (BX), or (BQ) AND
• History (CC), Social Studies – Secondary (RX)
• BT and BC endorsements will also be considered

The qualified candidate will use creative instructional strategies along with best practices for classroom

teaching which promotes interactive learning and student engagement through technology, literature, and writing. The candidate must be adept with technology and ready to consider emergent techniques to enhance student achievement. Candidates will also:

• Aide in research, development, implementation, and evaluation of the English Language Arts & Social Studies curriculum;
• Develop and implement creative and engaging lesson plans;
• Incorporate practical application of content knowledge in lesson plans;
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each learner;
• Develop and implement progressive classroom-based interventions;
• Utilize progress monitoring;
• Monitor and evaluate student development and growth through a variety of assessments;

This position reports to the Building Principal.