TEACHER - PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (INDUSTRIAL ARTS) - MIDDLE SCHOOL

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is in a middle school Industrial Technology classroom. The facility is both a classroom and a shop for students to experience hands-on and project-based classes and activities such as Woodworking and Exploring Technology (STEM type projects).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaches district approved curriculum
Creates a safe and respectful classroom environment for all learners
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology to engage all learners
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons and units
Uses a variety of formative and summative assessments
Takes a trauma-sensitive approach when working with students
Communicates professionally to students, parents, and colleagues
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Ability to adhere to and teach all students shop / tools safety protocols
Ability to manage students in a large project-based environment
Ability to work with community partners for fundraising/supplies/and project ideas
Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university required
Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate with a TE endorsement (preferred) or on an alternative path/route to obtain the required endorsement(s)
Must be highly qualified as defined by the Michigan State Dept. of Education
Experience working with at-risk youth
High degree of technology skills (Google Suite)
Experience/Coursework in MTSS and PBIS preferred, but not required
Desire to collaborate with peers and work as a team

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position starts at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year. Wages, benefits, and work year as defined in the Teachers’ Master Agreement

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and background based upon Salary Schedule in the AEA Master Agreement

LOCATION: L.E. White Middle School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

For questions about this position, please contact:

Laura Feffer, Principal

L.E. White Middle School

lfeffer@alleganps.org

Allegan Public Schools complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, political belief, disability, handicap, or any other legally protected characteristic - in all of its programs and in employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Superintendent, 550 Fifth St, Allegan, MI 49010 or by phone at (269) 673-5431.

Teacher - Project-Based Learning (Industrial Arts)