District: State Mandated Sex Education Coordinator, (INTERNAL TEACHERS ONLY), $5,000 stipend for 2026/27 school year

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

3d•$5,000

About The Position

The State Mandated Sex Education Coordinator is responsible for the development, improvement, and implementation of the district's comprehensive K-12 HIV/STI and sex education programming in alignment with Michigan law and TCAPS Board policies. This role ensures that all instruction is compliant, evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and grounded in best practices for supporting student health, safety, and well-being. The Coordinator will oversee the Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB) and support teachers through training, curriculum oversight, and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Health Education.
Must meet the requirements set forth by MDE for Sex Education Supervisor
Demonstrated training in HIV/AIDS education for young people (required for K–12 HIV instruction).
Experience teaching or supervising health, reproductive health, or sex education programs.
Experience in curriculum development, professional development training, and program coordination.
Strong understanding of Michigan legal requirements related to sex education, HIV/STI instruction, and parental rights.
Demonstrated knowledge of Michigan school law, particularly PA 226, and current trends in public health education.
Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to staff, parents, and community partners and stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, support staff, and community members.
Knowledge of student data collection, analysis, and application for program improvement.
Commitment to promoting a comprehensive and inclusive school health environment.
Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying.
Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience chairing committees, leading public meetings, or facilitating community advisory groups preferred.
Familiarity with the Michigan Model for Health™ curriculum preferred.
Background in public health, adolescent health, or curriculum and instruction preferred.
Demonstrated skill in compliance coordination, program evaluation, and Board-facing communication preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure district-wide compliance with all Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) governing HIV, STI, and sex education, including mandates related to annual HIV/AIDS instruction, abstinence emphasis, prohibited content, required parent notifications, teacher qualifications, and curriculum approval processes.
Serve as the district’s Sex Education Supervisor, as required for districts choosing to provide sex education in accordance with the functions and responsibilities as set forth in the Sex Education/Reproductive Health Program Leadership Functions and Responsibilities Worksheet governed by the Michigan Department of Education.
Lead the development, implementation, and periodic review of district-defined parameters for sex education programming, including materials, instructional methods, and content determinations.
Oversee K-12 HIV/Sex Education curriculum use, ensuring all K–12 HIV and sex education teachers meet required certification, endorsements, HIV training, and Michigan Model training standards.
Provide or coordinate required professional development, including HIV/AIDS content training and updates every five years.
Oversee and coordinate TCAPS’ Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB), ensuring membership requirements, including parent representation, community partners, and co-chairs, are met.
Facilitate SEAB meeting scheduling, agendas, minutes, training, and communication, following the annual cycle outlined in the SEAB Timeline.
Guide SEAB in establishing program goals, reviewing materials, recommending curriculum to the Board, and completing required biennial evaluations and reports to the Board of Education.
Manage the curriculum approval process, including the legally required two public hearings and Board approval for any new or revised HIV/STI or sex education content.
Ensure accurate and timely parent notifications regarding content, opt-out rights, observation opportunities, and access to materials.
Support Board presentations, public reports, and required documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.