Middle School Newspaper EPED - Parcells

The Grosse Pointe Public School System; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

The Grosse Pointe Public School System seeks a Middle School Newspaper Advisor to guide students through brainstorming, writing, editing, and publishing a school newspaper, in print or digital formats. You will supervise meetings, teach journalism practices, and foster student voice, creativity, and collaboration.

This contract position supports curriculum-aligned, district-approved activities, emphasizing responsible reporting and age-appropriate content for a middle school audience, with

Responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate newspaper club meetings.
• Guide students in brainstorming story ideas, conducting interviews, writing articles, and editing content.
• Support students in designing, organizing, and publishing the school newspaper in print or digital format.
• Teach students appropriate journalistic practices, including accuracy, proofreading, responsible reporting, and respect for others.
• Establish deadlines and help students stay organized to meet publication goals.
• Ensure newspaper content is appropriate for a middle school audience and aligns with district policies.
• Encourage student participation, teamwork, creativity, and ownership of the publication.

Job description

Position Summary

The Middle School Newspaper Advisor oversees and supports students in developing and publishing a school newspaper. The advisor guides students through the writing, editing, design, and publication process while encouraging student voice, creativity, collaboration, and responsible journalism.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and facilitate newspaper club meetings.
• Guide students in brainstorming story ideas, conducting interviews, writing articles, and editing content.
• Support students in designing, organizing, and publishing the school newspaper in print or digital format.
• Teach students appropriate journalistic practices, including accuracy, proofreading, responsible reporting, and respect for others.
• Establish deadlines and help students stay organized to meet publication goals.
• Ensure newspaper content is appropriate for a middle school audience and aligns with district policies.
• Encourage student participation, teamwork, creativity, and ownership of the publication.

This is a Contract Position/District Initiated Co-Curricular

Internal Applicants Only

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Grosse Pointe Public Schools System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation's to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application call, 313-432-3018 or email: [e-mail]. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination regarding your request for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Rici Shovein, Director of Student Services
20090 Morningside Drive
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Phone: [phone]
[e-mail];

If the individual filling the grievance alleges that the Section 504/ADA coordinator has engaged in discrimination, then the individual filing the grievance must provide the documentation to the:
Chief Personnel Officer
20601 Morningside Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Phone: [phone]

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

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