What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Teacher position at Michigan Association of School Boards?
Deadline: April 13, 2026
District/Organization: Portland Public Schools
Position/Type: Teacher, full time
Position Details
Portland Public Schools: Art Teacher, St. Pat’s
Portland Public Schools’ seeks an innovative and passionate education professional to join our team as a shared time Art Teacher at St. Patrick’s School.
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: K-12 Art Teacher, St. Patrick
- Reports to: Portland Middle School Principal
- Calendar: As per District Calendar and PEA contract Compensation: In accordance with PEA contract
Application Process:
Applicants for the position shall submit the following:
- Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position
- A current resume with reference contact information
- Copies of all university transcripts
- Copies of current Michigan educator certification Two current (within the last two years) letters of recommendation
Leanna Davis, Principal
Portland Middle School
745 Storz Ave
Portland, MI 48875
Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Leanna Davis, Portland Middle School at ldavis@portlandk12.org or 517-647-2985
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