The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In pursuit of this mission, we are looking to hire a EMS & Health Science Focus Teacher.
Qualifications - Education & Certification
- Licensure: A valid Michigan Professional teaching certificate, a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with CTE Endorsement, or an industry credential that qualifies for Annual Career
- Authorization through the Lansing School District.
- Education, Training & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
- At least five (5) years successful teaching or training experience and demonstrated
- leadership
- Successful and positive experience working with high school age students and diverse
- student populations.
- Background in fundamentals of EMS and Health Sciences.
- Familiarity with human anatomy, physiology, common diseases and disorders, and
- medical terminology; as well as safety practices, ethics, and legal issues as related to
- EMS and Health Sciences.
Qualifications - Skills & Knowledge
- Proven expertise in research-based instructional strategies that engage students and yield positive academic gains.
- Ability to design, develop, implement, and train staff on project-based learning
- Deep knowledge of and experience in establishing data-driven educational
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, using a multitude
- of platforms.
- Willingness to fully participate in year-round local, state, and national Magnet conferences, trainings, meetings, and family and community engagement events.
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-ethnic and multicultural learning environments, employing equitable and inclusive practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to engage with community and business partners as a resource in curriculum
Sample Job Responsibilities:
- Assemble and lead a curriculum team that designs a 4-year Construction Trades program of study (POS). The POS will integrate CTE content and instructional strategies across core subjects, non-core subjects, enrichment, extracurricular, and family learning experiences.
- Provide theme-based instruction to students in grades 9-12, engaging them in culturally relevant and industry specific learning experiences.
- Help CTE High School teachers implement the National Consortium of Health Science
- Education Curriculum Framework, VR Expeditions, and project-based learning strategies.
- Serve as the instructional leader in the focus area, utilizing best practices related to coaching, modeling, co-teaching, and facilitating professional learning communities.
- Plan and deliver program specific training and professional development activities for CTE High School staff.
- Assist CTE High School administration and staff in establishing and implementing a school-wide public relations, marketing, and recruiting program that promotes CTE and targets potential enrollees (including Open House programs, promotional campaigns, individual and group demonstrations, and information sessions).
- Collect data and document program results to be shared with various stakeholders, including the Project Director and MSAP Project
- Work with CTE High School administration and staff to complete necessary documents to execute purchases allowable under the magnet
- Assist the CTE High School administration and staff in developing and strengthening
- relationships with industry partners, institutions of higher education, and community leaders.
- Perform other duties consistent with MSAP’s project objectives of reducing and preventing racial isolation in magnet schools, improving academic achievement, implementing innovative classroom methods and practices and expanding student academic choices.
- Serve on the ARC (Academically Rigorous Choices) Advisory Board and individual CTE High School Advisory Boards.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces.
- Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families.
- May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties.
- Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students.
- Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication.
- Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- WORKING CONDITIONS: Classroom and skills lab; Off-site clinical visitations; Safety precautions required during clinicals
$46,942 - $95,000 a year
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).