Allendale Public Schools
Position Posting
Position: Middle School Science Teacher
Posting Dates: August 14, 2026 - August 17, 2026 internal; August 18 - until filled external
Reports To: Athletic Director, Jason Dykstra
Starting Wage: Based on the 2026-27 Schedule B pay in the AEA Contract
Effective Employment Date: 2026-27 Wrestling Season
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.
Qualifications:
- Possess a great love of the sport and a high interest in helping individuals reach their highest potential
- Good role model for student-athletes
- Current knowledge of rules, fundamentals, teamwork, and the ability to relate to and reach teenage students
- Strong commitment to building a successful program for student-athletes
- Evidence of successful coaching experience at the varsity level preferred
- Evidence of expertise in teaching the fundamentals of individual skills and team play
- Evidence of the ability to develop a successful program
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
Job Requirements:
- Select, instruct, and coach the team through the season at practices and contests
- Oversee the development of players
- Create a positive learning experience for all members of the team
- Maintain all records, statistics, and awards information
- Organize and run youth program
- Monitor program budget
Language Skills: Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the community, regulatory agencies or staff members.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Position requires standing and walking.
- Position involves frequent lifting of 20-50 pounds.
- Position involves listening, speaking clearly, and visual acuity.
- Position involves immersion in loud sports environments, including but not limited to: whistles, buzzers, and yelling.
- Position involves frequent use of technology (ie: typing, software use, etc, for game planning).
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Method of Application: Applitrack/Frontline
Contact Person: Jason Dykstra, Athletic Director
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.
Allendale High School is a regular public school. It is one of 6 schools in Allendale Public School District. Allendale High School has an enrollment of 780 students in grades 09-12. Enrollment has decreased -1% to -5% over the last year.
Allendale Public School District is a regular school district located in Ottawa County with 6 schools, 156 teachers and 2,685 students. Total Revenue is $45,426,000 and is trending up. Allendale Public School District spends $12,530 per student per year on instruction.