Curriculum Director

JOB FUNCTION:  To assist the Academy Director with the organization and administration of the Academy to meet the educational needs of students as stated in the Academy Board’s policies and established curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University or College.

• Shall have 30 semester hours of graduate credit inclusive of a Master’s Degree.
• All administrators whose primary responsibility is administering instructional programs shall meet the certification and continuing education requirements as described in MCL 380.1246.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Shall have a minimum of five years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience in education.

• Ability to provide leadership in educational planning.

• Ability to organize and administer personnel, program, and facility use.

• Ability to function effectively in a management team setting.

• Ability to speak and write effectively.

• Knowledge of the growth and maturation patterns of elementary and secondary school students.

• Subject to a Criminal Records Check, as required by Academy Board Policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to the Academy Director concerning the organizations, operation, and supervision of instruction, staff, and program.

• Assist with the supervision and evaluation of certified and non-certified staff and evaluate efforts of staff toward achieving school improvement.

• Maintain records necessary for completing authorizer and State reports.

• Plan and evaluate professional development of the staff to promote skills needed to carry out an effective school program that reflects Board policies.

• Oversee and schedule all standardized assessments.

• Develop and evaluate the curriculum program and materials for students in all grade levels.

• Seek and organize active parent involvement and support of the Academy’s program.

• Assist in the development of Academy-related extracurricular activities for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Academy Director.

SALARY:

Salary negotiable, based on experience

BENEFITS:

MPSERS retirement program
Blue Care Network Health Package (dental, vision)

Posting open until September 17, 2021

If interested, send an email attachment with a letter of interest to:  kildeej@hollyacademy.org

Or send a fax with a letter of interest and resume to:

Julie Kildee
820 Academy Rd.
Holly, MI  48442
248 634-5564 (fax)

Elementary Spanish Teacher

REPORTS TO:  Academy Director or his/her designee

JOB FUNCTION:  To teach Spanish to elementary grade students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Shall hold a Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited university or college.
• Shall hold or be eligible for a valid permanent or provisional teacher’s certificate in elementary education from the State of Michigan.
• Shall hold a State of Michigan elementary endorsement (Minor in Spanish required; endorsement in Spanish preferred).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to organize and administer lesson plans.
• Ability to function effectively on a team and work within an agreed upon instructional plan.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Background in Spanish language education.
• Knowledge of the growth and maturation patterns of elementary and/or secondary students.
• Subject to a Criminal Records Check as required by Board Policy.

BENEFITS:

• Blue Care Network Health Plan
• MPSRS Retirement Plan

SALARY:

$36,000 (1st year teacher salary) or negotiable, based on experience.

Posting open until filled.

If interested, send an email attachment with a letter of interest and resume to: potteigj@hollyacademy.org

Or send or fax with a letter of interest and resume to:

Jennifer Potteiger
820 Academy Rd.
Holly, MI 48442
248-634-5564

Special Education Teacher

JOB FUNCTION: To work with students in the K-8 program that experience emotional, learning, and physical disabilities, and have been diagnosed as needing special education support as determined by an IEP team.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Shall hold a Bachelor degree or better from an accredited University or College.
• Shall hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in Special Education or be eligible for temporary certification as a Special Education Teacher.  
• Shall hold the required State of Michigan endorsement for the teaching position held.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to function effectively with general education teachers to meet the needs of special education students.
• Ability to organize and administer lesson plans.
• Knowledge of the growth and maturation patterns of elementary and/or secondary students.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Subject to a Criminal Records Check as required by Board Policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement the program outlined in the students’ IEP in a least restrictive environment.
• Implement professionally accepted curriculum, instructional methods, and standardized evaluation.
• Assist in the preparation for the student’s annual IEP.
• Assist in the preparation of three-year evaluations.
• Maintain complete and ongoing records for all students.
• Maintain a log of parent and community contacts.
• Maintain a comfortable learning environment for students, whether in a pullout or inclusion setting.
• Adapt materials of the K-8 curriculum to meet the needs of students served.
• Demonstrate creativity in reaching, challenging, and exciting students’ learning,
• Utilize strategies and techniques to modify unacceptable behavior.
• Utilize technology to promote learning.
• Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with confidentiality issues.
• Demonstrate ability to write appropriate behavior plans.
• Keep updated on issues and research by pursuing professional development.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of disability areas in special education with specific knowledge in learning disabilities and emotional impairments.
• Assist with the coordination and supervision of paraprofessionals, if employed in the special education area.
• Perform other duties as required by administration.

SALARY:

Salary negotiable based on experience

Posting open until filled

If interested, send an email attachment with a letter of interest and resume to: burnsj@hollyacademy.org

Or send a fax with a letter of interest and resume to:

Jennifer Burns

820 Academy Rd.

Holly, MI 48442

248 634-5564 (fax)