Job Information
Midland Public Schools Teacher, Middle School Science and ELA - 6th grade in Midland, Michigan
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Middle School Science & ELA Teacher (6th grade)
2025-2026 School Year
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per the current Midland City Education Association (MCEA) Agreement
SALARY: As per the salary schedule in the Midland City Education Association (MCEA) Agreement. Salary protection available.
DEADLINE: Until filled
POSITION SUMMARY
Instruct students in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible citizens.
CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent
- Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate required at appropriate grade level for assignment
- Properly Placed (previously HQ) with required endorsements as determined by district assignment
- Additional education/training in specific area may be required depending on assignment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Successfully complete district assigned trainings, per established deadlines -- job specific training will be provided as available
Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Maintain an organized environment
Work independently as well as with a team
Maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality with regard to all district related matters and records
Teach district approved curriculum
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
Administer and develop subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans
Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
Available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, as needed
Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration
Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
Demonstrate and differentiate methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements and results in student growth
Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study
Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
Monitor students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
Participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required resulting in optimum performance
Prepare a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, lesson plans following scope and sequence correspondence with parents and students, examinations and quizzes, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations