Science Co-Team Leader

Sylvania; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Portage is seeking a Science Co-Team Leader to oversee curriculum development and instructional support. The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, with at least three years of teaching experience.

The selected candidate will lead department meetings, maintain curriculum resources, and facilitate professional development for staff, ensuring alignment with district goals. A Bachelor’s degree in education and Michigan Teacher Certification are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years teaching experience.
• Ability to facilitate, teach, and train adult learners.
• Current employee of Portage Public Schools required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure organization and maintenance of curriculum elements.
• Plan and execute grade team meetings.
• Lead professional development for department or grade team.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Curriculum development

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Michigan Teacher Certification

Job description

Science Co-Team Leader

Internal Candidates Only: Team Leader - extra assignment

Begins August 2026

Job Summary:

Perform all related functions necessary to curriculum, instruction, staff development and district assessment for a grade level or department team. Selection of Team Leaders is made by district level and building level administrators.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the organization and maintenance of the department’s curriculum elements.
• Ensure that new and current staff have access to the department, course, or grade level curriculum materials online and in print. Ensure that they are oriented to the curriculum at New Staff Academy.
• Monitor accuracy of curriculum guides, Google Drive online resources, Programs of study, and instructional materials. Make recommendations for additions and/or deletions to instructional materials.
• Serve as a member of the Curriculum Instruction Council (CIC) and attend its scheduled meetings and/or as a member of CIC subcommittees.
• Communicate with CIC, team members, and district leaders the needs, concerns, program changes, and expectations of the team and teachers in regards to curriculum.
• Plan, execute, and reflect on department / grade team meetings, collaborating with other leaders to lead these meetings.
• In conjunction with building and district administrators and other team leaders, plan for and provide leadership for professional development designated for department or grade team purposes.
• Utilize PLC, MTSS, and Adaptive Schools skills to lead and participate in effective meetings and data‑based discussions.
• Meet with the Curriculum Director and other Team Leaders on a monthly basis.
• Stay current on and share research regarding the best practices, content expectations, and legislative changes to the curriculum. Encourage and facilitate the same with the members of the grade team or department chairs (i.e. assessment results, publications, PPS expectations, etc.).
• Lead grade/department team in the implementation of district curriculum review changes and strategic management initiatives including the Curriculum Review Cycle during schedule years.
• Participate in professional learning activities related to curriculum, assessment, MTSS, and PLCs.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education; appropriate Michigan Teacher Certification
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with other district and building level teacher and administrative leaders
• Ability and willingness to facilitate, teach, and train adult learners
• Recent experience with curriculum area / grade level
• A current Portage Public Schools employee

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.

PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.