Hybrid Pathways High School Math Teacher at Kenowa Hills Public Schools

POSITION:   Pathways High School Math Teacher

LOCATION:  Pathways is located inside the KH Middle School

START DATE/CALENDAR: ASAP/Teacher Calendar 

SALARY/BENEFITS: As outlined in KHEA Teacher Contract

SUMMARY:

Kenowa Hills Pathways High School (KHPHS) provides a highly customized, personalized, and future-focused high school experience to every learner. The mission of KHPHS is to equip graduates with a high level of college or career readiness. Through community partnerships, school-to-business relationships, and highly personalized curriculum pathways, all KHPHS graduates will possess an Educational Development Plan (EDP) that demonstrates competencies for the next step to college or career. 

KHPHS staff members are intentional in their role as a facilitator of learning for the Michigan Merit Curriculum. Staff members also support students in their career exploration, EDP development, job site visits, shadowing, and internships.  Staff members must be highly aware of students’ future goals and aspirations and design learning experiences to support post-graduation next steps for college or career.

Our supportive and inclusive environment empowers students to grow both intellectually and socially, preparing them for success in high school and beyond. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and student-centered math teacher to join our high school team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required:

  • Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement in Mathematics (EX).
  • Commitment to student engagement and attendance incentives
  • Willingness to collaborate with Pathways stakeholders
  • Knowledge of skills and abilities related to diversity and cultural competence.
  • Knowledge of own competence in the area of diversity and how this influences own behavior and a desire to learn about others identities.

   

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Prepare course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
  2. Establish and enforce classroom management procedures consistent with building and district protocol.
  3. Observe and evaluate student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and report to parents as needed and required.
  4. Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
  5. Adapt to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
  6. Plan for a balanced program of instruction and work time.
  7. Use a variety of methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.
  8. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicate those objectives to the students.
  9. Assign and grade classwork and homework, adhering to building and district protocols.
  10. Prepare, administer and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress.
  11. Collaborate with other professional staff to enhance instruction and adapt and modify curriculum in order to meet individual student needs.
  12. Participate in the development and revision of goals and performance objectives for students, course content and learning activities, evaluate procedures and instructional materials.
  13. Keep attendance and grade records as required by the district.
  
  

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  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 frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

   

  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 is usually moderate.
  
  WHY JOIN US?:

  • Collaborate with industry professionals and community partners.
  • Be part of an innovative and supportive teaching team.
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  APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

  Interested applicants can submit their application online @ https://khps.schoolspring.com/.

  Please include all transcripts, certifications, resumes, and letters of reference.

   

  APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Until filled

  
  

  Note to New Employees: Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to the offer of employment. The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.

   

  It is the policy of the Board that no staff member or candidate for a position in this District on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital or family status, height, weight, military status, genetic information, political belief or disability which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.