Burroakcs
Applications will be accepted beginning
Monday, January 5, 2026 12:00 AM
(Eastern Standard Time).
Middle School Science Teacher Job Description
Apply for a position at Burr Oak Community Schools! We are a public K-12 rural district in southwest Michigan, with an average class size of 20 students. We are seeking an energetic individual who is passionate about teaching science to students in grades 5-8.
Requirements: Bachelors of Science in Education, Certified DX or DI in the State of Michigan. Will consider candidates enrolled in alternative routes to teacher certification programs or people with a bachelor's degree in science considering teaching as a profession.
Duties and Responsibilities
Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students.
Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications.
Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.
Teaches district-approved curriculum, as well as local and state standards, using contemporary thinking around best-practices and program-specific objectives.
Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
Proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and activities.
Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students. Differentiates instruction to accommodate these styles.
Evaluates the academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth.
Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
Maintains regular predictable in-person attendance.
Burr Oak Community School 326 Eagle Street Burr Oak, MI 49030 Phone: 269-489-2213 Fax: 269-489-5198 drbutts@burroakcs.org
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Monday, January 5, 2026 12:00 AM
(Eastern Standard Time).
Middle School Science Teacher Job Description
Apply for a position at Burr Oak Community Schools! We are a public K-12 rural district in southwest Michigan, with an average class size of 20 students. We are seeking an energetic individual who is passionate about teaching science to students in grades 5-8.
Requirements: Bachelors of Science in Education, Certified DX or DI in the State of Michigan. Will consider candidates enrolled in alternative routes to teacher certification programs or people with a bachelor's degree in science considering teaching as a profession.
Duties and Responsibilities
Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students.
Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications.
Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.
Teaches district-approved curriculum, as well as local and state standards, using contemporary thinking around best-practices and program-specific objectives.
Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
Proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and activities.
Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students. Differentiates instruction to accommodate these styles.
Evaluates the academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth.
Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
Maintains regular predictable in-person attendance.
Burr Oak Community School 326 Eagle Street Burr Oak, MI 49030 Phone: 269-489-2213 Fax: 269-489-5198 drbutts@burroakcs.org
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