POSITION DESCRIPTION:  

Summer school teacher for youth residing at the Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan (TFH) facility.  There will be approximately 4-6 students participating in the 2026 Summer Program.  Personnel from TFH will provide additional support and assist with behavior management. The program schedule is as follows (tentatively):  

• Start/End Date: June 15, 2026 - July 24, 2026 (may vary due to teacher availability)

• Weekly Schedule:  8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Tuesday-Friday

• Other Details:  June 15 and July 13 are scheduled as teacher preparation and record keeping days  (3 hours per day)

• Total Contract: 20 Half Days

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS:

• Valid Michigan Teacher’s Certificate with elementary or secondary endorsement 
• Meets Michigan Highly Qualified Teacher Standards for this teaching position
• Ability to individualize and differentiate instruction
• Ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience working special education students 
• Experience working with youth with significant mental health needs
• Knowledge of content area K-12 academics, daily living skills, and behavioral intervention plans/functional behavioral analysis
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, classroom management and organizational skills
• Ability to create experiential learning opportunities for diverse learners

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design and implement daily lesson plans 
• Keep accurate records of attendance and student progress
• Maintain frequent communication with Teaching Family Homes personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 

• Teaching site - Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan: Marquette location
• Perform position duties and functions while upholding confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time position, between June 15 and July 24, 2026. Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to perform the functions of the position.

REPORTS TO: Marquette-Alger RESA Program Administrator - Specialised Classrooms 

SALARY & BENEFITS: MARESA Education Association (MEA) Bargaining Unit Scale

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled; Review of applications will begin May 15, 2026

Marquette-Alger RESA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. Marquette-Alger RESA’s Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy, as well as the grievance procedure for reporting concerns or complaints, are available at maresa.org/about-us/notice-of-nondiscrimination/.