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Allendale Public Schools

Position Posting

Position: Middle School Science Teacher

Posting Dates: August 14, 2026 - until filled

Reports To: Middle School Principal, Travis Plain

Starting Wage:  Based on the 2026-27 Schedule A pay in the AEA Contract

Work Schedule:  Full-time, Contracted School-Year

Effective Employment Date: August 17, 2026

This position is part of the Allendale Education Association (AEA). Please see the agreement on the website for more information at www.allendale.k12.mi.usunder the Budget & Salary /Compensation Transparency Reporting icon.

Description:

A full time Middle School Science Teacher for Allendale Public Schools who is dedicated to providing engaging, standards-aligned science instruction that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, problem solving, and hands-on learning. Among other responsibilities, the teacher will collaborate with colleagues, use assessment data to support student growth, and create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students can be successful.

Qualifications: 

• Must hold a valid State of Michigan Teacher Certification.
• Must hold a  DI (Integrated Science), DX or DQ endorsement.
• Additional ZG endorsement is preferred but not required.
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignments.
• Successful prior teaching experience in science is preferred but not required.
• Must meet the State of Michigan Professional Development requirements.
• Need to possess a passion for teaching middle school students.
• Demonstrate the use of interventions to support student learning, behavior, and attendance.
• Strong technology and computer skills are required.
• Excellent communication skills - oral and written.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Develops and administers the approved science curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to whole class, individualized, and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for the subject area, and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Demonstrates ability to differentiate instruction by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in science content.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learning of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional development meetings.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and policies.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within their department and grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Uses appropriate and approved books, instructional aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Demonstrate an understanding of working with standards.
• Uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of science subject areas.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others in this course of work.
• Ability to work in various environments.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all-inclusive for every task or responsibility.

Additional Duties:  Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

Equipment:  Uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones. 

Travel Requirements:   Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:  

• ADA Requirements:  The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described 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 essential functions.
  • Physical Demands:   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust/focus.
  • Work Environment:  The noise level in the work environment is loud to moderate.
  • Mental Functions:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Methods of Application:  Applitrack / Frontline 

Contact Person:  Travis Plain, Middle School Principal 

plaintra@apsfalcons.net

FLSA Status: Exempt

APPLICATIONS: SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, INDIVIDUAL COVER LETTER, AND RESUME THROUGH THE ONLINE APPLITRACK / FRONTLINE APPLICANT CENTER - NO HARD COPY

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA MAIL OR HAND DELIVERY. 

Visit the district website: https://www.allendale.k12.mi.us/

Allendale Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.