NNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
EXTERNAL POSTING
Date of Posting: April 30, 2026
TITLE OF POSITION: Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher
Dix Street Elementary and Alamo Elementary
DATES: August 17, 2026 - November 13, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Requirements:
- Minimum of 60 college credit hours
- Experience in the school setting preferred
Letters of application and resumes should be sent to:
Amber Neal
Otsego Public Schools
400 Sherwood Street
Otsego MI 49078
Responses may be sent via e-mail to: aneal@otsegops.org
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This method of posting jobs meets the requirements of our union groups to notify employees of vacancies. Positions may not be open to the public due to internal candidates and the bidding process.
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From PDF Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: ART TEACHER
CONTRACT: Long term substitute
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
LOCATION/DEPARTMENT: Alamo Elementary and Dix Street Elementary
POSITION SUMMARY: All employees of the Otsego Public Schools, including Art Teachers, are expected to display
a positive, caring, nurturing attitude and a genuine desire to assist all students and staff when necessary to
maintain a safe and orderly environment.
RECOMMENDED EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Minimum of 60 college credit hours
EXPERIENCE: Some teaching experience strongly preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS: see Education
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Plan lessons and prepare class materials and homework assignments to meet class objectives.
● Gather the appropriate materials and equipment to address the goals and objectives.
● Employ a variety of instructional techniques and resources consistent with parameters of the educational
environment and the needs and limitations of the students involved.
● Assess and document the students’ growth and provide progress reports as required.
● Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
● Identify and utilize available district and community resources for educational purposes when
appropriate.
● Maintain a positive working relationship with parents, administrators, peers and the community.
● Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
● Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
● Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
● Regular and predictable attendance is required
● Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.
From time to time, in emergency situations, it becomes necessary for all adults, including Kindergarten Teachers,
to assist in supervising groups of students and attending to the physical needs of students.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person
in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a
person.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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
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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, stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach.
Close vision is required to perform computer related tasks. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate to loud.
REQUIRED: Capturing Kids Hearts training to be completed within the first two years of employment
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Long term substitute
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary and Benefits Information:
● $160 per day, paid through EduStaff.
My signature below signifies that I have reviewed the contents of my job description and that I am aware of the
requirements of my position.
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