Middle School Science Teacher

OVID-ELSIE AREA SCHOOLS

Position Description

Title: Middle School Science Teacher

Reports to: Middle School Principal

Terms of Employment: School year as defined in the written agreement between the Ovid-Elsie Board of Education and the Education Association

Salary Wage: Competitive salaries and benefits under the  Ovid-Elsie Teachers’ Contract.

Previous teaching experience will be considered for salary placement.

Responsibilities:

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools seeks an experienced and innovative educator to teach middle school Science.  We are looking for an educator that has a solid foundation in Science with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher.  We seek an individual who is confident in developing an engaging and rigorous curriculum that meets the varied needs of students in his/her class.

The ability to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continuing education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

A middle school science teacher at Ovid-Elsie Area Schools reports directly to the building principal.  This person is also critical in team planning and department meetings.

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide Science education for Ovid-Elsie Middle School Students. 
• Knowledge of Michigan Science Standards. Modeling Instruction/Guided-Inquiry experience preferred.
• Instructional planning for the classroom and delivery or direction of instructional activities.
• Provide opportunities for individualized and small group instruction adapting the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and maintain standards of the student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Develop, provide, and utilize instructional plans, strategies, methods, materials and techniques that best meet the needs of students.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with parents, both in writing and verbally.
• Participate as part of a work team and work effectively with colleagues.
• Adhere to all building and district policies regarding attendance business procedures, safety, professionalism, and personal appearance.
• Maintain student records, student achievement, and attendance using district approved technology, maintain confidentiality.
• Understand the 5D evaluation rubric.
• Utilize data and the process of how to use a Student Learning Objective.
• Other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related subject from an accredited university.
• Michigan Teacher Certificate and Highly Qualified Status.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification, DX or DI preferred. DH, DE or DP will be considered
• First Aid and CPR.

Posting Dates:

July 22, 2025 - until filled

To Apply:

Please click here to apply, or refer to the Ovid-Elsie website at ovidelsie.org and click on the Career tab at the top of the page.

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools is an equal opportunity employer that will not discriminate based on gender/sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law, in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Superintendent at Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, 8989 Colony Road, Elsie, Michigan 48831 or call (989) 834-2271 Ext. 1003.