STEM Teacher

Portland Public School District • Portland, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Portland Public Schools is seeking an innovative and passionate STEM Teacher to join the team at Portland Middle School. The teacher will inspire curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and create engaging learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The district describes itself as collaborative and committed to staff growth, instructional innovation, and positive outcomes for every student.

The position is preferred as a full-time assignment; part-time assignments of 0.5 FTE or greater may be considered based on candidate preference. The teacher is expected to contribute to a safe school climate with high expectations, strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement. Compensation and calendar are in accordance with the PEA contract and District Calendar.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement for grades 6–8.
• Strong foundation in subject-area content and Common Core standards.
• Ability to use assessments and student data to guide 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.
• Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• 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 students, families, and staff.
• Willingness to contribute to a safe, collaborative school climate and positive community involvement.
• Willingness to undertake extracurricular assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Mathematics (EX) endorsement preferred.
• Understanding of, or demonstrated training in, PBIS and MTSS initiatives.
• Experience working with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Inspire curiosity and encourage problem-solving.
• Integrate technology into teaching and learning practices.
• Use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction.
• Develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues.
• Sustain and improve student achievement outcomes.
• Contribute to a safe school climate, strong collaboration, high morale, and positive community involvement.
• Undertake extracurricular assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time