ELA and Spanish Teacher

Holland Public Schools

Holland Public Schools is located in Holland, Michigan. The district has four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school and has an enrollment of approximately 3000 students. We offer a dual–language immersion program in Spanish in grades K‑8. The student population is diverse: approximately 47% Latinx, 9% Black, 6% Multiracial, 3% Asian and 35% White, and about 64% qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Holland is located on the shores of Lake Michigan with an inlet, Lake Macatawa. Residents enjoy outdoor activities, a diverse community, and a lifestyle that balances small‑town charm with big‑city amenities. The town hosts the world‑famous Tulip Time Festival, various neighborhood art fairs, and offers scenic sunsets over Lake Michigan.

Teachers Live Here – a program that provides up to ten teachers per year with $26,500 in down‑payment assistance for a home purchase within 15 miles of the school district boundaries. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small‑group instruction, and student learning.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for the subject area, translating plans into learning experiences that develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize available instructional time.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conduct individual and small‑group instruction as needed.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and district policies, and establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to create a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participate in meetings and committees.

Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use a computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Meet the requirements of School Safety Legislation – complete FBI fingerprints required.

Works in standard office and school‑building environments.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university.
• Valid, current secondary certification with a BA, BX, BQ (ELA) and FF (Spanish) endorsement required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

In accordance with the Board of Education/HEA Contract.

Candidates should apply online landpublicschools.org. This position will be posted until filled.

Holland Public Schools encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Holland 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. Everyone is welcome at our school events as well.

Call  and we will make reasonable accommodations for disabled persons. Inquiries regarding our district's non‑discrimination policies should be directed to:
Katie Pennington, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, Holland Public Schools, 320 W. 24th St., Holland, MI 49423.