NOTICE OF VACANCIES - EIGHT INSTRUCTORS (INTERNAL POSTING ONLY)

Career Technical Education – Instructors – Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA)

Calhoun Area Career Center

4 Days/Week- 2.5 hours/Day up to 40 Total Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Pay is $40/hour

CYCLE 52 RUNS February 24, 2025 - May 29, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

MYCA CTE Instructors will instruct students in the skills and knowledge required in a specific occupation or occupational field using a variety of teaching methods including discussions, demonstration, on-line instructional applications, audiovisual, laboratory, shop, field studies, hands-on and other appropriate teaching tools. MYCA CTE Instructors will demonstrate knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measurement and evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

● Plan and conduct instructional activities for a balanced program which offers students opportunities to observe, question and investigate.

● Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study following curriculum guidelines/state requirements.

● Implement new high school curriculum requirements as deemed necessary by the state.

● Instruct students individually and in groups.

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

● Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials in order to prevent injury to students and/or damage to equipment.

● Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law and district policies.

● Make referrals to job placement services.

● Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order and a safe school environment.

● Collaborate with other Instructors and administrators in the development, evaluation and revision of CTE school programs.

● Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

● Prepare materials for classroom for class activities.

● Assign and grade class work and homework.

● Attend MYCA staff meetings.

● Use technology and other materials to supplement curriculum/lessons.

● Maintain instructional/classroom records as requested/required.

● Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.

● Maintain a professional personal appearance.

● Adhere to district health and safety procedures.

● Adhere to Board policies.

● Maintain confidentiality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant must possess a vocational teaching certificate OR 4000 hours of relevant field experience in the past 5 years (must be able to document experience).

PREFERRED AREAS OF INSTRUCTION: Health Careers, Automotive, Construction, Law/Criminal Justice, Welding, Graphics, Computer Programming, Culinary, Manufacturing and related areas.

DATE POSITION IS OPEN: February 24, 2025

DATE POSTING IS CLOSED: Until Filled

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to our website at www.calhounisd.org and click on the Employment tab to complete an online application. Cover letters should be addressed to Jessica Clothier, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 17111 G Drive North, Marshall MI 49068.

CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Notice of Complaint/Grievance Procedure for Federal and State Laws

A. Non-discrimination Notice

It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district's nondiscrimination policies.

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Calhoun Intermediate School District

17111 G Drive North

Marshall, MI 49068

(269)781-5141

(269)781-7071

B. Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice

I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District's staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator.

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Calhoun Intermediate School District

17111 G Drive North

Marshall, MI 49068

(269)781-5141

(269)781-7071

II. The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District's Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant. S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps:

Step 1

A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District's Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint. The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days.

Step 2

If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District's Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator's response. The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.

Step 3

If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent's response in step two. In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal. A copy of the Board's disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting.

The District's Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District's grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure.

A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator's office.

MYCA Instructor