Science Teacher (Middle School)

Sylvania; Schoolcraft Township (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Schoolcraft Community Schools in Schoolcraft, MI, is seeking aSecondary Science Teacher for the middle school level. The teacher will work under the principal to support students through rigorous science instruction, focusing on disciplinary foundations and essential skills before high school science courses.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, data-informed instruction, technology use, and a commitment to supporting the whole child in a standards-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education required.
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with Integrated Science (DI) or Science (DX) endorsement.
• Highly Qualified by NCLB Standards.
• Able to assess and document student progress.
• Professional in personal conduct and actions.
• Strong organizational, classroom management, collaboration and communication skills.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of technology.
• Active and continuous learner in secondary education, research-based instructional strategies, and supporting the “whole child” at the secondary-level.

Responsibilities

• Encourages student behavior and growth aligned with the district's Mission, Vision, Values, and Beliefs.
• Integrates Essential Learner Outcomes in lesson and unit planning.
• Creates and maintains effective environments for student learning.
• Uses formative and summative assessment data to inform practice.
• Creates assessments allowing authentic demonstration of standards competency.
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Seeks current research and best practices and shares findings with colleagues.
• Collaborates with staff to plan and enhance standards in classroom and across Department.
• Attends trainings to further professional career and student success.
• Initiates new programs supporting the district’s vision for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Ensures students demonstrate proficiency on explicit standards.
• Implements programs aligned with job functions.
• Collects and analyzes data to improve teaching.
• Maintains communication with parents/guardians.
• Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents/guardians, and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administration

Skills

Assess and document progress

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Technology integration

Professional development

Discipline and lessons

Education

BS/BA in Secondary Education

MI teaching certificate w/ Integrated Science (DI) or Science (DX)

NCLB Highly Qualified

Tools

G Suite

Job description

Schoolcraft Community Schools

Schoolcraft, MI

JOB POSTING

Secondary Science Teacher (Middle School)

August 21, 2026

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the junior/senior high school principal, the teacher would be working with s students at the secondary level to achieve excellence in middle school science with a strong emphasis on disciplinary foundations and skills prior to their high school science courses.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Minimum of BS/BA degree in Secondary Education
2. Possess or be eligible for a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an Integrated Science (DI) or Science (DX) endorsement. .
3. Highly Qualified by NCLB Standards
4. Able to assess and document student progress
5. Professional in personal conduct and actions
6. Strong organizational, classroom management, collaboration and communication skills
7. Demonstrated competence in the use of technology
8. Active and continuous learner in the area of secondary education, research-based instructional strategies, and supporting the “whole child” at the secondary-level

Desired Characteristics:

1. Experience in working with secondary students, specifically middle school-aged.
2. Familiarity and/or experience with Professional Learning Communities and leveraging classroom-level data to shape targeted instruction
3. Experience with piloting new curricular resources and developing coherent, standard-aligned curriculum mapping
4. Ability to foster a learning environment prioritizing collaboration, critical thinking, and communication
5. Experience using technology as an instructional tool and for monitoring student progress
6. Knowledge in the use and application of G Suite and other Internet-based applications
7. Understanding, experience with, and/or willingness to adhere to Standards Based Grading (SBG) and assessing
8. Understanding of and experience with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and positive acknowledgements
9. Take a leadership role within the staff to demonstrate effective pedagogical and curricular approaches applicable to colleagues across other departments and grade levels.
10. Special consideration given to holders of multiple certifications outside of the science content endorsement(s)

Position Responsibilities:

1. Encourages student behavior and growth that aligns with Schoolcraft Community School’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Beliefs.
2. Effectively integrates and make explicit the Essential Learner Outcomes in lesson and unit planning
3. Creates and maintains effective environments for student learning
4. Demonstrated ability in the use, reflection of, and responsiveness to formative and summative assessment data
5. Create assessments allowing students authentic ways to demonstrate competency in standards
6. Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration
7. Seeks information about recent research, current best practices, and possesses a willingness to share information with colleagues
8. Collaborates with staff to plan, integrate, and enhance subject-specific standards in the classroom and across Department
9. Researches and attends trainings that further one's professional career and student success
10. Initiates new programs that support the district’s vision for high-quality teaching and learning
11. Ensures students demonstrate proficiency on explicit standards
12. Consistently implements agreed-upon programs consistent with essential job functions
13. Collects and analyzes data to evaluate and improve teaching practice
14. Creates, establishes, and maintains communication system between classroom and students’ parents/guardians
15. Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents/guardians, and school community
16. Other duties as assigned by administration

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Schoolcraft School District that no person shall on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Employment Dates: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: Based on SEA Master Agreement

Questions: Contact - Matt Webster, Assistant Superintendent ([e-mail]) or [phone]