Elementary Science Teacher

Job I.D. 2425-059                                                                                     June 9, 2025

Position: Elementary Science Teacher 

Effective Date: 8/15/2025

Salary: Per the OEA Master Agreement salary range $42,298 - $84,350 based on degree and experience                                

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Teacher will plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. 

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials to facilitate active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the policies and disciplinary systems of Oscoda Area Schools.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear learning objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for classroom activities
• Make available district provided learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Observe and evaluate student’s work performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Manage student behavior during transition times and before and after school as assigned.
• Actively participate in a variety of district meetings including those that are mandatory. 
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails
• Participate in appropriate professional activities
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, club and student organizations as directed.
• Provide supervision of students, as designated and assigned.
• Act in a professional supervisory capacity when interacting with or observing students and student behavior. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Valid MI Teaching Certificate bearing a 6-8 or 6-12 Science Endorsement

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 3 years’ experience as a certified teacher in Michigan
• Valid MI Teaching Certificate bearing a 6-8 or 6-12 Integrated Science (DI) Endorsement

Required Skills: The following is a summary of the relevant skills qualified applicants should possess to be successful in fulfilling the primary responsibilities of this position.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of the school, district, and state. 
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.