Position Details District Description: Manchester Community Schools is a Class D school located 20 miles southwest of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nestled in a rural setting along the banks of the River Raisin, Manchester is home to many rich scenic views and family activities. Manchester Community Schools offers a robust academic program which includes strong core content instruction, as well as electives such as various music, physical education, art, business and technology, foreign language, and career technical opportunities, membership in the South and West Washtenaw Career Technology Consortium, as well as advanced placement courses, a broad array of extracurricular activities, and athletics. Manchester Community Schools is committed to providing a great education made personal for every student.

POSITION: Secondary Science Teacher, Manchester Jr/Sr High School

SUMMARY of JOB: To provide the students under his/her direct supervision a quality educational program, which is appropriate for the assigned students, that meets their ability and appropriate for the subject and growth, and personal characteristics.

QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate in Science (DI), Chemistry (DC), or Physical Science (DP) Demonstrates knowledge of the Michigan Merit Curriculum/Common Core Standards/HS and Grade Level Content Expectations

Competent in using a variety of technology applications related to classroom management, differentiated instruction

Student focused

Maintains professional standards

Possess strong interpersonal skills

Possess strong technology skills

Experience with MTSS

Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers

Ability to establish and maintain professional rapport with students, staff and families

Maintains a strict level of confidentiality

Maintains personal and professional flexibility

Possess a high level of organization Preferred Experience: Experience teaching Chemistry, Forensic Science, Anatomy

Experience with Advance Placement

Health Endorsement (MA) RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and administers school art curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Employ differentiated strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of social studies/history skills and knowledge

Collect, report, and interpret data for student success.

Attend meetings, as needed.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe questions and investigate.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students

Teach socially accepted behavior by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.

Create, modify and implement effective behavioral intervention strategies for students based on best practice principles and current data.

Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on students and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative procedures.

Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students and parents in classroom settings.

Maintain professional competence in their field

Other duties as assigned Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to communicate with others and clearly understand normal conversations in person and on the telephone. Employee may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

STARTING DATE: August 20, 2025

WORK DAYS/HOURS:  Follows the school calendar

SALARY/COMPENSATION:  Per EA Contract

DATE OF POSTING:  June 18, 2025

DEADLINE OF POSTING: Until filled

APPLICATION PROCEDURE : External candidates apply on-line at , click on District tab, then Employment or go directly to employment tab. *All employees hired by the school district must be fingerprinted and have a criminal history check completed. The cost is approximately $ and is the responsibility of the employee. This employment is considered probationary pending return of the criminal records check from the FBI and Michigan State Police.