Job Description
POSITION
High School German Teacher
Location: Plymouth-Canton Educational Park – Building to be Determined
Plymouth-Canton is seeking to employ culturally responsive teachers who will be able to support and sustain equity-focused instruction for all learners. These educators create high achieving learning environments and identify and systematically apply differentiated instruction and assessment that improves achievement for all learners from all racial groups.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a valid Michigan teaching certificate with German (FB) endorsement.
RELEVANT UNDERSTANDINGS AND COMPETENCIES
Awareness of the physical, social, emotional and academic development of the learner.
Capable of nurturing the home‑school‑community relationship.
Proficient and knowledgeable in the core subject areas.
Able to provide a flexible, stable and pleasant learning environment that is student‑centered while maintaining appropriate classroom management.
Familiarity with culturally relevant pedagogy and be able to include this pedagogy in his/her teaching practices.
Understanding of pertinent learning intervention practices, such as Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Work collaboratively with colleagues in professional learning communities.
Knowledge of and practical experience in research based instructional practices.
Knowledge and practice with formative and summative assessments to evaluate and improve student achievement.
Ability to implement school district curriculum with consistency.
Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction.
Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
Form and maintain relationships with students' families.
Participate in ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Certificated Personnel.
BEGINNING DATE
August 25, 2026
ORIENTATION
New hires will be required to attend a three‑day orientation: August 19‑21, 2026.
SALARY
Scholarship for bachelor's degree up to step 7; master's degree up to step 5.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Internal Applicants – Apply online in the Internal Applicants section. Required documents:
Letter of interest
Updated resume
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement – attached in resume section. This statement should include your understanding and knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion, your past experiences, and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
External Applicants – Apply online in the External Applicants section. Required documents:
Cover Letter – address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer
Resume
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement – attached in resume section. This statement should include your understanding and knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion, your past experiences, and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying.
Two current letters of recommendation
Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned
Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk or hear, and sometimes walk or sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist more than the average person and may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs (e.g., boxes of books). The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required include close vision for reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically fingerprinted for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. Fingerprinting is conducted by a third party at the expense of the applicant. The cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.
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Job Tags
Flexible hours