High School Science Teacher

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Community Schools in Richmond, MI, seeks a full-time High School Science Teacher to implement the district curriculum and foster student learning. You will coordinate resources, lead instructional planning, and apply current science education practices to daily lessons.

The role requires a valid teaching certificate, a bachelor’s degree (science focus preferred), and a qualification for science education. You will contribute to safe, orderly classrooms and effective student assessments.

Qualifications

• Valid Teaching Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree minimum; science specialization preferred.
• Master’s Degree or higher preferred for science education.
• Highly qualified for Science (DI, DX).
• Experience with K-12 science curriculum and standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professionalism in instructing students and sharing knowledge.
• Leads curriculum development and coordinates instructional resources.
• Stays current with science education trends and implements best practices.
• Implements a comprehensive assessment system to monitor achievement.
• Maintains pupil behavior standards and a safe learning environment.
• Coordinates movement of students within the school for safety and order.
• Maintains accurate records of student demographics, achievement, and inventories.
• Uses district technology and equipment to improve communications and efficiency.
• Adheres to Board policies and administrative guidelines.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Leadership

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Teaching Certificate

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Email

Computer

Laminator

Copier

A/V Equipment

Job description

Deadline: September 23, 2026
District/Organization: Richmond Community Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Summary

The purpose of thehigh School Science Teacheris to coordinate andfacilitatethe implementation of the district’s curriculum and to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Pay:

Pursuant toREA Contract

WORK LOCATION:

RichmondHigh School

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintainsdedicated professionalism in instructing students,sharesknowledge, and inspires them to reach their full potential.
• Demonstrates a leadership role for the purpose of developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating curriculum and the selection of instructional resources.
• Knowledgeable in the latest developments and trends in thefield ofSciencefor the purpose of implementing researched-baseinstructional practices into daily instruction.
• Implements a comprehensive assessment system (e.g.formative, interim, and summative) for the purpose of monitoring student achievement andutilizingthe data to guide and inform instruction.
• Maintains and communicates standards of pupil behavior and classroom management expectations for the purpose of providing a safe and secure environment conducive to learning.
• Coordinates, monitors and efficiently move students (individually or groups) to various locations within the educational setting for the purpose of ensuring student safety or order within the educational setting.
• Maintains and reports required pupil accounting, studentachievementand inventory management record systems for the purpose of accurately collecting and reporting student demographic and achievement data and accounting of district resources/inventories.
• Utilizes andoperatesstandard district/school technology (e.g.email, telephone, computer, etc.) for the purpose of improvedcommunications and job efficiencies.
• Utilizes andoperatesstandard district/school equipment (e.g.laminator, copier, audiovisual, etc.) for the purpose of preparing resources to beutilizedby students within the instructional setting.
• Understands and implements Board of Education Policy, Administrative Guidelines, and organizational practices for the purpose of consistency and compliance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The position is responsibility for the supervision of students (e.g.individual and small/large groups).In addition, the position may also supervise parents and volunteers with the educational setting or school sponsored events.

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 abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Teaching Certificate

High School Diploma (minimum)
x
Teaching Certificate:

Associate’s Degree(minimum)
Bachelor of Arts degree. Highly qualified for Science (DI, DX)

x
Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)

Master’s Degree or higher (minimum)

Language Skills

Ability to read, write,comprehend, and interpret documents,instructionsand correspondence.Clearly and concisely communicate (orally and in written form) information in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings to students, parents, communitymembersand employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measurement using whole numbers, commonfractionsand decimals.Compute rates, ratios, and percentages as well as draw and interpret various graphs.Apply mathematical calculations andproblem solvingtechniques in daily practical situations

Reasoning Ability

Abilitytoapplycommon sense knowledge and understanding of situations to carry out oral and written instructions.Utilizes situationalawareness and reasoning to solve problems that involve few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff,parentsand community.Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies and administrative guidelines.

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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required towalk; stand; sit; talk and hear; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.

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 ranges from quiet to loud based on the situation and educational objectives.An acceptable noise level is a standard expectation within the educational environment.