Job Description
Position Type: High School Teaching/Social Studies
Date Posted: 6/9/2026
Location: International Academy
Date Available: As Soon As Possible
Closing Date: Until Filled
District: Huron Valley Schools
POSITION DESCRIPTION Huron Valley Schools is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and innovative Economics teacher to fulfill a vacancy at the International Academy. This position is for introductory and advanced International Baccalaureate (IB) Economic courses. The program is supported by a teaching team that works collaboratively to develop and implement curriculum.
Position Type : EconomicsTeacher
Location: International Academy West
Salary: Per HVEA Contract
Reports To: Principal
Status: School Year 2026-2027
Start Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: Until filled
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate Economics (CA), Social Studies (RX)
- Must meet NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified
- Major in area of instruction
- School year calendar: 186 teacher days, starting mid-august
- School day: 7:45 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
- International focus across the curriculum which will involve interdisciplinary planning
- Block scheduling Teaching 6 sections (90 minute classes)
- Teacher responsibilities: classroom instructor, seminar mentor, product team advisor, curriculum developer
- Encouraged to be involved in enrichment weeks
- Involvement in International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs
- Willingness to teach IB Theory of Knowledge
- Remain a contractual employee in the teacher's home district; new teachers are hired by one of the participating Oakland County consortium school districts
- Willingness to attend International Baccalaureate teacher training
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - To effectively provide materials and instruction to eligible students
- To effectively communicate with students, staff and families
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred
LANGUAGE AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.
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 the essential functions.
METHOD OF APPLICATION Apply on-line at
hvs.org A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.
Inquiries should be addressed to: Lori Lowe Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer
2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357
248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX)
E-MAIL: lori.lowe@hvs.org
Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Officer
In compliance with 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, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.activity or in employment.
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