What are the responsibilities and job description for the WSH: High School Science Teacher, starting semester 2 of 2026/27 school year position at Traverse City Area Public Schools?
WSH: High School Science Teacher, Science (DX, DQ) or Integrated Science (DI) endorsement required, 7-12 or 6-12 grade level, up to 1.0 FTE, starting semester 2 of 2026/27 school year
Job Details
Job ID: 5927749
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jan 25, 2027
Job Description
This is a high school Science teacher posting at West Senior High School beginning the second semester of the 2026/27 school year.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
High School Science courses.
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The starting salary is based upon the previous number of years of teaching experience. Any part-time part-time position (less than 1.0 FTE) will be prorated to the appropriate FTE.
General Summary:
The High School Teacher assists students in learning the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. The High School Teacher reports to the building principal.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teaches district-approved curriculum.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
- Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.
- Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
- Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
- Supervises classroom, students and volunteers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education required or alternative route to teaching certification program required.
- Must be highly qualified in the subject matter assigned.
- Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with secondary (6-12 or 7-12) Science (DX, DQ) or integrated Science (DI) endorsement area. May also include Biology (DA), Chemistry (DC), Physics (DE), Earth/Space Science (DH) endorsement areas. Additional endorsement areas preferred.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate success in area of application.
Position Type: Full Time, School Year
Salary: $46,909 to $89,792 TCEA - contract
Job Categories:
Classroom Teacher > Science: General
Job Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
- Human Resources
- Phone: 231-933-1710
- Email: hr@tcaps.net
Salary : $46,909 - $89,792