Summer work opportunity for teachers: Smarter Balanced item development

Want to earn $3500-$4500 writing items for the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) this summer?
As a Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) Governing State, the Michigan Department of Education is pleased to provide Michigan educators with the opportunity to apply to be item writers for the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Common Core State Standards. The item development work for this pilot will take place between June 1^st and August 15^th, and the deadline to apply is Monday, June 4, 2012. 

• Want to learn more?
• Want to apply?

view the invitation from Smarter Balanced to learn more. Approximately 5-10 Michigan educators will be selected. 

If you have questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Erika Bolig, Michigan’s Teacher Involvement Coordinator for SBAC.

Math Positions Posted for Kalamazoo Public Schools

Kalamazoo Public Schools has two open math positions to be filled immediately.

High School Math Teacher
Minimum Qualifications:
1. BS or BA degree
2. Valid Michigan certificate with Math (EX) endorsement
3. Must be Highly Qualified in the content area
4. Possess technology skills
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Successful experience working with a diverse population in an urban setting
2. Successful classroom teaching experience

Middle School Math Teacher
Minimum Qualifications:
1. BS or BA degree
2. Valid Michigan certificate with Math (EX) endorsement
3. Must be Highly Qualified in content area
4. Possess technology skills
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Successful experience working with a diverse population in an urban setting
2. Successful classroom teaching experience

Interested applicants should complete the on-line application process.

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.