Description
Full-time Secondary Art Education Teacher. Position start date August 25, 2025.
This position requires a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Visual Arts Education (LQ or LX endorsement). Job Goal: Elevate the academic, career, college and social/emotional skills of students.
Teaches skills, knowledge and attitudes utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities; establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions and field trips; evaluates each pupil’s growth in knowledge, skills, and attitudes in course being taught; maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional grown activities; identifies pupils needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping deal with pupils attitude and learning problems. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs; cooperates with school administration in providing displays and programs for the parents, school and community, and in sponsoring activities, communicates with parents and school personnel on pupil progress; and participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of student activities.
Benefits per the SEA Bargaining Agreement: Full health, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance. In addition, paid leave time and retirement.
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
We are proud to offer a diverse and enriching educational experience across our schools. Our district includes one Title I elementary school (K-5), the region's largest Title I middle school (grades 6-8), and the largest high school (grades 9-12) attached to a Career Center serving students in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Our Title I Alternative High School provides a supportive environment for approximately 100 students, offering credit recovery and graduation options.
With a dedicated staff of 126 teachers, 200 support staff, and 11 administrators, we serve 1,710 students with a budget of over $30 million. Our students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized tests, and we meet or exceed all State Board Guidelines on curriculum, graduation requirements, class ratios, and scholastic eligibility.
We offer Advanced Placement courses in four disciplines and numerous opportunities for coursework at Lake Superior State University through Early/Middle College, dual enrollment, and concurrent enrollment programs. Our district is renowned for its professional learning opportunities, individual teacher coaches, and professional learning communities. New teachers receive strong mentorship and guidance, with efforts to qualify them for tuition or loan forgiveness.
Sault Area Schools is a leader in computer-aided instruction, with all classrooms equipped with instructional technology. The Career Center integrates technology into many career and technical programs, including business services and drafting and design with industry-standard CAD-CAM software. Students can choose from 13 in-house career-technical programs or additional off-campus specializations.
Join us at Sault Ste. Marie Area School District, where we are committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities and fostering a supportive community for all students and staff.
THE COMMUNITYThe Sault Ste. Marie Area Public School District is located at the northernmost end of I-75 on the Canadian border in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. With its proximity to Ontario and the rivers and lakes of the Upper Peninsula, the district is known as a vacation and sports person's paradise. Encompassing 314 square miles, the District is geographically one of the largest in Michigan. Professional planners predict that the area will continue to grow as an attractive, low-tax area for retirees and vacationers.
The twin cities of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario provide the urban hub for eastern Chippewa County and Northern Ontario. While continuing to retain its rural/small town atmosphere, the area still offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational facilities. The St. Mary's River, world famous Soo Locks, Lake Superior State University, and numerous inland lakes are all located within the geographic district. In addition, Algoma College in Sault, Ontario offers reciprocal agreements to Michigan residents encouraging participation in their many different vocational programs.
| STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES OF COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW - MEMORANDUM OF DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE |
| The Sault Ste. Marie Area Public School Board of Education complies with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education, including, but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, and it is the policy of the Sault Area Public Schools District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin of ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. For information, contact the District Coordinator, Dr. Amy Scott-Kronemeyer, Superintendent, 876 Marquette Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783; phone: 906-635-3839 Ext. 5000. An Equal Opportunity Employer |