Job Summary:Under the direction of the junior/senior high school principal, the teacher would be working with s students at the secondary level to achieve excellence in the area of English Language Arts with a strong emphasis on the foundations of effective written and oral communication, reading and literacy, and critical-thinking.

Qualifications:

Required:

Minimum of BS/BA degree and an endorsement from an accredited college program in Secondary Education
Possess or be eligible for a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Language Arts (BX) (preferred) or English (BA).
Highly Qualified by NCLB Standards
Able to assess and document student progress
Professional in personal conduct and actions
Strong organizational, classroom management, collaboration, and communication skills
Demonstrated competence in the use of technology
Active and continuous learner in the area of secondary education, research-based instructional strategies, and supporting the “whole child” at the secondary-level

Desired Characteristics:

Experience in working with secondary school students
Familiarity and/or experience with Professional Learning Communities
Ability to foster a learning environment prioritizing collaboration, critical thinking, and communication
Experience using technology as an instructional tool and for monitoring student progress
Knowledge in the use and application of G Suite and other Internet-based applications
Demonstrated experience for fostering and engaging students with student-centered instructional pedagogies.
Understanding, experience with, and/or willingness to adhere to Standards Based Grading (SBG) and transition to Personalized/Competency Based Learning (P/CBL).
Experience with and/or an understanding of utilizing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to foster a positive classroom and campus for all students and colleagues.
Take a leadership role within the staff to demonstrate effective pedagogical and curricular approaches applicable to colleagues across other departments and grade levels.
Special consideration given to holders of certification(s) outside of the English Language Arts content areas with particular interest in candidates with interest in the performing arts (drama and theatre)

Position Responsibilities:

Encourages student behavior and growth that aligns with Schoolcraft Community School’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Beliefs.
Effectively integrates and make explicit the Essential Learner Outcomes in lesson and unit planning
Creates and maintains effective environments for student learning
Demonstrated ability in the use, reflection of, and responsiveness to formative and summative assessment data
Creates assessments allowing students authentic ways to demonstrate competency in standards
Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration
Seeks information about recent research, current best practices, and possesses a willingness to share information with colleagues
Collaborates with staff to plan, integrate, and enhance subject-specific standards in the classroom and across Department
Researches and attends trainings that further ones’ professional career and student success
Initiates new programs that support the vision
Ensures students demonstrate proficiency on explicit standards
Consistently implements agreed-upon programs consistent with essential job functions
Collects and analyzes data to evaluate and improve teaching practice
Creates, establishes, and maintains communication system between classroom and students’ parents/guardians
Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents/guardians, and school community
Other duties as assigned by administration

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Schoolcraft School District that no person shall on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) 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.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Employment Dates: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary: Based on SEA Master Agreement

Apply To: Candidates who are qualified and wish to be considered for this position must submit an AppliTrack online application at www.schoolcraftschools.org that includes a cover letter, resume, references, transcripts, and credentials.

Questions: Contact - Matt Webster, Assistant Superintendent ([email protected]) or (269) 488-7350

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Schoolcraft Community Schools
Schoolcraft, MI
JOB POSTING
English Teacher (8th Grade)
February 27, 2026
Job Summary:Under the direction of the junior/senior high school principal, the teacher would be working with s students at the
secondary level to achieve excellence in the area of English Language Arts with a strong emphasis on the foundations of effective
written and oral communication, reading and literacy, and critical-thinking.
Qualifications:
Required:
A. Minimum of BS/BA degree and an endorsement from an accredited college program in Secondary Education
B. Possess or be eligible for a valid Michigan teaching certificate with a Language Arts (BX) (preferred) or English (BA).
C. Highly Qualified by NCLB Standards
D. Able to assess and document student progress
E. Professional in personal conduct and actions
F. Strong organizational, classroom management, collaboration, and communication skills
G. Demonstrated competence in the use of technology
H. Active and continuous learner in the area of secondary education, research-based instructional strategies, and supporting
the “whole child” at the secondary-level
Desired Characteristics:
A. Experience in working with secondary school students
B. Familiarity and/or experience with Professional Learning Communities
C. Ability to foster a learning environment prioritizing collaboration, critical thinking, and communication
D. Experience using technology as an instructional tool and for monitoring student progress
E. Knowledge in the use and application of G Suite and other Internet-based applications
F. Demonstrated experience for fostering and engaging students with student-centered instructional pedagogies.
G. Understanding, experience with, and/or willingness to adhere to Standards Based Grading (SBG) and transition to
Personalized/Competency Based Learning (P/CBL).
H. Experience with and/or an understanding of utilizing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to foster a
positive classroom and campus for all students and colleagues.
I. Take a leadership role within the staff to demonstrate effective pedagogical and curricular approaches applicable to
colleagues across other departments and grade levels.
J. Special consideration given to holders of certification(s) outside of the English Language Arts content areas with
particular interest in candidates with interest in the performing arts (drama and theatre)
Position Responsibilities:
A. Encourages student behavior and growth that aligns with Schoolcraft Community School’s Mission, Vision, Values, and
Beliefs.
B. Effectively integrates and make explicit the Essential Learner Outcomes in lesson and unit planning
C. Creates and maintains effective environments for student learning
D. Demonstrated ability in the use, reflection of, and responsiveness to formative and summative assessment data
E. Creates assessments allowing students authentic ways to demonstrate competency in standards
F. Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration
G. Seeks information about recent research, current best practices, and possesses a willingness to share information with
colleagues
H. Collaborates with staff to plan, integrate, and enhance subject-specific standards in the classroom and across
Department
I. Researches and attends trainings that further ones’ professional career and student success

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J. Initiates new programs that support the vision
K. Ensures students demonstrate proficiency on explicit standards
L. Consistently implements agreed-upon programs consistent with essential job functions
M. Collects and analyzes data to evaluate and improve teaching practice
N. Creates, establishes, and maintains communication system between classroom and students’ parents/guardians
O. Builds positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents/guardians, and school community
P. Other duties as assigned by administration
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the Schoolcraft School District that no person shall on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or
activities.
CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK
In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and
passing a criminal records review.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) 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.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Employment Dates: 2026-2027 School Year
Salary: Based on SEA Master Agreement
Apply To: Candidates who are qualified and wish to be considered for this position must submit an AppliTrack online
application at www.schoolcraftschools.org that includes a cover letter, resume, references, transcripts and
credentials.
Questions: Contact - Matt Webster, Assistant Superintendent ([email protected]) or (269) 488-7387

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