Deadline: April 22, 2024
District/Organization: Portland Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Position Details
Portland Public Schools: History Teacher Position
Portland Public Schools’ seeks an innovative and passionate History teacher to join our team to enhance the education experience for our students at Portland High School.
This position will begin with the 24/25 school year.
The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:
Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Understanding of, or demonstrated training in, PBIS and MTSS initiatives
Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for school students, families, and staff
Willingness to undertake extra-curricular assignments
Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree or higher
Valid Michigan History (RX or CX) Teaching Certificate, 6-12
Strong base in the subject area content, instruction, and assessment
Ability to use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction
Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues
Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes
Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement
Position Details:
Title: History Teacher
Reports to: High School Principal
Calendar: As per District Calendar and PEA contract
Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
Posting date: April 8, 2024
Application deadline: April 22, 2024
Application Process:
Applicants for the position should email the following documents in one attachment to jdewitt@portlandk12.
org or apply online at:
https://www.
applitrack.
com/Portlandk12/onlineapp/default.
aspx?Category=High+School+Teaching
Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position
A current resume with reference contact information
Photocopies of all university transcripts
Photocopies of current Michigan educator certification
Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation
Jamie DeWitt, Principal
Portland High School
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Jamie DeWitt, Principal, Portland High School at jdewitt@portlandk12.
org or 517-647-2981
No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
E-mail: jdewitt@portlandk12.
org