Deadline: June 30, 2023
District/Organization: Portland Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Position Details

PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION POSTING

POSITION: K-12 Art Teacher

LOCATION: St. Patrick’s School

Portland Public Schools’ seeks an innovative and passionate education professional to join our team as a shared time teacher at St. Patrick’s School. The desired candidate will continue the forward progress and change the district has undergone in recent years by enhancing the educational experience for our students.

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:

• Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
• Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Understanding of, or demonstrated training in, PBIS and MTSS initiatives
• Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor
• Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for students, families, and staff
• Willingness to undertake extracurricular assignments
• Exceptional ability to build positive relationships with students
  

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate with LX, LQ, or LZ endorsement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and district colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to sustain and improve student achievement outcomes
• Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement
  

Position Details:

• Title: Art Teacher – Will be full time at St. Pats School in Portland, MI
• Reports to: Portland Middle School Principal
• Calendar: As per District Calendar and PEA contract
• Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
• Posting date: May 5, 2023
• Application deadline: Until Filled

Application Process:

Applicants for the position should email the following documents in one attachment to : ldavis@portlandk12.org

• Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position, addressed to Mrs. Leanna Davis
• A current resume with reference contact information
• Photocopies of all university transcripts
• Photocopies of current Michigan educator certification
• Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation
• Please attach all documents in one PDF

Questions about the position can be sent to Leanna Davis, Principal, Portland Middle School

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.

E-mail: ldavis@portlandk12.org