English Teacher - Secondary

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

There are multiple positions available, with the possibility of a Drama teaching position as well. Please apply if interested in either English or Drama, and specify your preference in your cover letter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach students utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standard of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing how to help students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through staff development activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Select and requisition books and instructional aids; maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in and out of classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing policies.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable

Direct Report: Building Principal

Qualification Requirements:

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

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• BA/BS degree from a college or university
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Preferred: Additional training and/or education

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret communication including emails, letters, spreadsheet and forms Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate basic mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages and decimals; spatial aptitude to inspect length and weight of objects

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Other Skills and Abilities:

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

• Position requires sustained periods of sitting and working on computer and office equipment
• Position requires standing and walking throughout buildings
• Position involves frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds
• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity
• Position involves frequent repetitive action on a keyboard

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 essential functions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the day

Hudsonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or 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.

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