Math Teacher, PACE

District/Organization: Portland Public Schools

Position/Type: Teacher, part time

Portland Public Schools seeks an innovative and passionate math professional to join our PACE team. PACE is Portland Public Schools alternative classroom‑based, teacher‐led, alternative high school for students in grades 9-12. Our district is collaborative and committed to supporting staff growth, instructional innovation, and positive outcomes for every student.

Portland Public Schools:
Math Teacher, PACE

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:

• 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
• Ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning practices
• Experience in working with special needs students
• Willingness to undertake extra‑curricular assignments

Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Mathematics Endorsements, EX
• Strong base in the subject area content, common core standards
• Ability to use assessments and student data to drive meaningful instruction
• 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
• Title:
  
  Math Teacher
• Reports to:
  
  PACE Director
• Calendar:
  As per District and PACE Calendar, 160-165 days
• Compensation:
  In accordance with PACE agreement

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Anthony Deardorff, Portland PACE at adeardorff

Portland, MI 48875

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.