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Math and Science Teacher

TITLE:  Math and/or Science Teacher with Computers or Mod Tech

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

FSLA:  Exempt

POSTED:  March 26, 2026

SALARY:  Commensurate with SJEA Contract

NUMBER OF DAYS:  School Year Position Beginning with the 2026-27 School Year

LOCATION:  St. Johns Middle School

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.  Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

These duties and responsibilities are judged to be “essential functions” in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

  • Provide and utilize instructional plans, strategies, methods, materials, and techniques that best meet the needs of individual students.
  • On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned students in the locations and at the times designated in order to provide direct and indirect instructional supports to students in a positive environment.
  • Provide the leadership and direction of student support personnel working with students.
  • Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
  • Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities.
  • Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
  • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
  • Establishes learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of St. Johns Public Schools curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development.
  • Plans for and utilizes instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve learning objectives.
  • Seek the assistance of central staff for students with learning disabilities as necessary. Provides input when necessary to student IEPs.
  • Be responsible for the maintenance, disciplinary, and instructional activities in the classroom and other school settings.
  • Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms including parent-teacher conferences.
  • Appraises his/her own effectiveness and demonstrates successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence including attendance at required workshops and in-services.
  • Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program.
  • Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Performs related work as required. 
  • Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, SJPS policy and administrative regulation.
  • Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
  • Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community, which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual. 

 

RECOMMENDED EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

  • Michigan Teaching Certificate with Mathematics (EX) endorsement

AND/OR

  • Michigan Teaching Certificate with Science (DX) endorsement
     
  • Michigan Teaching Certificate with Integrated Science (DI) endorsement- preferred
  • Michigan Teaching Certificate with Computer Science (NR) endorsement- preferred 
  • Michigan Teaching Certificate with Basic Computer Applications (NH) endorsement- preferred

EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience working with middle school age students - preferred
  • Experience in Positive Behavior Supports
  • Experience with trauma informed schools
  • Experience and/or knowledge of Capturing Kids Hearts- preferred
     

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and/or perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability strongly preferred.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Knowledge of SJPS curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, SJPS policies, and effective instructional practices.
  • Understanding of the teaching/learning process.
  • Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
  • Ability to infuse technology into curriculum.
  • Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
  • Approach work with a constructive attitude and communicate with all stakeholders in a positive manner. 

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and stand and move quickly.  Ability to move around the classroom including stooping, bending, standing for extended periods and moving heavy objects. Crisis intervention may require participating in physical restraints.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.  While performing the duties of the job the employee may be required to leave the building. 

  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment usually varies.  Work is performed indoors and outdoors during the school year. 


 

If interested in this position, please apply through Fast Track.  A completed online application is required for all applicants.  This position will be posted until April 17, 2026, or until filled. 

 

It is the policy of St. Johns Public Schools that no discriminatory practices based on sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, marital status, political affiliations and beliefs, or any other status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance.