2026-27 School Year: Science Teacher (Middle School)

Marshall Public Schools serves over 2,500 PK-13 students across eight (8) school buildings throughout the Marshall and Albion communities. Our district is unique compared to other school systems because of our geographics footprint with the innovative, educational pathways for our students and families. Marshall Public Schools is dedicated to our mission, “To create ONE equitable, inclusive and innovative educational community.”

SUMMARY:
The Science teacher is responsible for the planning instruction and/or adoption of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences. The teacher’s role is to develop in each student an awareness of the role of science; to motivate each student to acquire knowledge of scientific facts and principles; to develop skills in scientific methods of problem solving; and to discover and develop special talents of students in scientific fields.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or higher
• Valid Michigan elementary or secondary teaching certificate
• Endorsement in Science (DX) or Integrated Science (DI)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build trust and confidence with students
• Teach district approved curriculum
• Meet and plan regularly as part of the interdisciplinary teaching team for the use of academic time, the social / emotional environment and scheduling of students
• Teach skills, knowledge and scientific attitudes through courses of specific science content area as assigned to students, utilizing courses of study and course/grade level expectations adopted by the Board of Education
• Plan a science program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions and student experiments; organize laboratory activities for optimum learning
• Demonstrate scientific concepts by use of scientific apparatus, experiments and standard or teacher-prepared charts, sketches and other instructional aids
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students
• Instruct students in proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment and/or plant and animal life
• Provide for safe storage and proper use of materials, equipment and tools; make minor adjustments and request repairs to equipment as required
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment
• Evaluate student progress in scientific knowledge and skills; report progress on appropriate minimal skill and team reporting forms
• Assist in the selection and requisition of books, instructional aids, science equipment, chemicals, supplies and maintain required inventory records
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and to interpret the school program
• Participate in curriculum development programs and in faculty committees
• Maintain discipline in and out of the classroom
• Read and be familiar with the School Student Handbook and Policy Manual of Marshall Public Schools; strict compliance with all rules, regulations and policies is required
• Meet all contractual obligations as outlined in the Marshall Teachers’ Association Master Agreement
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the building principal

SALARY:
Per Marshall Teachers Association Contract (BA or MA)

CONTRACT YEAR:
184 days

BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision and life