Pathways High School Math Teacher

Notice of Vacancy

POSITION:

High School Math Teacher – Pathways Program

LOCATION:

Kenowa Hills Pathways High School

START DATE/CALENDAR:

2026–27 School Year / Per KHEA Master Agreement

SALARY/BENEFITS:

As outlined in the KHEA Master Agreement

SUMMARY

Kenowa Hills Pathways High School (KHPHS) provides a highly customized, personalized, competency-based, and future-focused high school experience for every learner. The mission of KHPHS is to equip graduates with a high level of college and career readiness through individualized pathways, strong relationships, and meaningful learning experiences. Students at Pathways earn a Kenowa Hills diploma while engaging in flexible pathways designed to meet Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements.

Students at Pathways benefit from a flexible, relationship-centered environment designed to support re-engagement, credit attainment, and post-secondary success. Staff serve as facilitators of learning, helping students connect academic content to their future goals through the Michigan Merit Curriculum, Educational Development Plans (EDPs), competency-based learning experiences, and real-world opportunities.

This position is ideal for educators who are adaptable, relationship-driven, and energized by helping students find success through non-traditional pathways. Pathways is not a traditional high school setting. We are seeking educators who are energized by building relationships, adapting instruction, removing barriers to success, and helping students achieve their academic, career, and personal goals.

Pathways teachers often serve as mentors, advocates, and graduation coaches in addition to content-area instructors. Successful candidates must be passionate about helping students overcome barriers, re-engage with learning, earn credits toward graduation, and achieve post-secondary success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate secondary Mathematics (EX) endorsement required
• Strong understanding of secondary mathematics instruction, intervention, and differentiated learning practices
• Experience providing math intervention, credit recovery support, and targeted small-group instruction strongly preferred
• Experience working with students in alternative education, credit recovery, dropout prevention, intervention, or non-traditional educational settings preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, positive relationships with students and families
• Commitment to Capturing Kids' Hearts (CKH) and relationship-centered educational practices
• Knowledge of culturally responsive teaching practices and student-centered instruction
• Strong collaboration, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet diverse academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and executive functioning needs
• Experience with or willingness to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), small-group intervention, and individualized learning plans
• Willingness to participate in district-provided training opportunities, including CPI, CPR/First Aid, and district instructional initiatives
• Preference given to candidates holding additional secondary endorsements (Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, or other core content areas) to support interdisciplinary learning opportunities and flexible scheduling needs within the Pathways program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate mathematics instruction aligned to the Michigan Merit Curriculum and district expectations within a flexible, student-centered learning environment
• Design and implement personalized learning experiences that support credit attainment, graduation requirements, and student growth
• Deliver instruction through multiple formats including direct instruction, small-group intervention, individualized learning, blended learning, and digital learning platforms
• Build strong relationships with students to support engagement, attendance, persistence, and academic success
• Support students in connecting coursework to their Educational Development Plans (EDPs), career exploration, post-secondary goals, and graduation plans
• Monitor student progress toward credit completion and graduation requirements
• Utilize assessment data to identify learning gaps and implement targeted interventions
• Maintain high expectations while providing appropriate academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports
• Support students with varying academic, behavioral, social-emotional, executive functioning, and regulatory needs, including students who may demonstrate disruptive, dysregulated, unsafe, or escalated behaviors
• Implement classroom management, de-escalation, and student support strategies aligned with district practices and training
• Respond calmly, safely, and appropriately to student behavioral escalation or crisis situations
• Collaborate with Pathways staff, counselors, interventionists, special education staff, administrators, families, and community partners to support student success
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), student support meetings, and data-driven decision-making processes
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, progress monitoring records, and student documentation
• Participate in professional learning and continuous improvement aligned with district initiatives and best practices
• Perform additional duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand, walk, and move throughout classrooms and school environments for extended periods of time
• Sit, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, and work at student level during instruction, intervention, and support activities
• Lift, carry, move, and organize instructional materials, classroom supplies, technology equipment, and educational resources weighing up to 50 pounds
• Use hands and arms to operate instructional technology, educational software, classroom equipment, and learning resources
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and community partners

The work environment may include:

• Frequent movement, transitions, and varying noise levels
• Working with students who may have experienced academic failure, attendance challenges, trauma, social-emotional barriers, or other obstacles to success in traditional educational settings
• Supporting students with varying academic, behavioral, social-emotional, executive functioning, and regulatory needs
• Exposure to unpredictable student behaviors or crisis situations

This role also requires:

• The ability to remain calm, patient, flexible, and responsive in dynamic situations
• The ability to implement de-escalation strategies and maintain a safe, structured learning environment
• The ability to support students in re-engaging with learning and progressing toward graduation goals
• Collaboration with colleagues, families, community agencies, and support staff in a fast-paced educational environment
• Frequently use computers, instructional technology, digital learning platforms, and electronic communication systems for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to view computer screens, read digital content, analyze student performance data, and utilize educational technology systems for prolonged periods as an essential function of the position.

WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENT

This position is an in-person role requiring regular, on-site attendance. The essential functions of this position cannot be performed remotely.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until Filled

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment through Livescan fingerprinting. The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs, services, activities, or employment opportunities.

Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:

Director of Human Resources
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
2325 Four Mile Road NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Phone: 616-784-2511

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.