Employment Opportunities

Category: Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted: 2/27/2023
Location: Durand High School
Date Closing: Until filled
  With the possibility of the Defensive Coordinator 

Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge of the sport
• Patience and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and work with students
• Exercise good judgement and make responsible decisions

Category: Student Support Services/CTE Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 3/6/2023
Location: Durand Middle School
Date Closing: Until Filled

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide group and/or individualized guided practice with classroom tasks, when needed, under the direction of the teacher
• Facilitate self-directed learning and independence for student within the general education setting
• Provide assistance when needed to student for daily tasks, including scribing and assisting with personal care needs
• Any other duties as assigned by building principal (including outside student pick up/drop off supervision before and after school)

Qualifications:

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or successful completion of the MTTC Basic Skills or WorkKeys (prior to 7/1/2016) or ETS Parapro Assessment 
• Show evidence of good health
• Self-directed individual
• Ability and willingness to work with professional teaching staff
• Strong verbal/language and mathematics skills
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds of weight

Rate of Pay:   Per MESPA Contract

 

Category: High School Teaching/Science - General
Date Posted: 5/16/2023
Location: Durand High School
Date Closing: Until Filled

Secondary Science Teacher 


Qualifications:

• Valid Michigan Secondary Teacher Certificate
• Science (DX) or Integrated Science (DI) Endorsement; Chemistry (DC) and Physics (DE) Endorsements
• Meet NCLB standards for the position

 
 

Category: Support Staff
Date Posted: 5/25/2023
Location: Bertha Neal Elementary
Date Closing: Until filled
 

Hours:     4 hours and 45 mintues (approximately 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM)

Duties/Responsibilities:  
1.  Supervise students on the playground
2.  Supervise students in the lunchroom
3.  Help clean-up the lunchroom, if needed (assist tear down of the lunchroom tables and equipment plus operate the floor scrubber)
4.  Office duties and support as assigned
5.  Dismissal duty

Qualifications:
1. Possess a high school diploma
2. Show evidence of good health
3. Self-motivated individual
4. Ability and willingness to work in cafeteria environment

 Rate of Pay:   Per MESPA Contract

 

Category: Elementary School Teaching/Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3
Date Posted: 5/16/2023
Location: Bertha Neal Elementary
Date Closing: 05/23/2023
 

Instructional - 1st Grade Teacher

Qualifications:

• Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Must hold a valid State of Michigan Elementary Teacher Certificate or endorsement; ZA endorsement preferred
• Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required 
• Knowledge of best practices in instruction; specifically in literacy and math 

Responsibilities:

• Continuous ongoing learning and the development of the instructional craft.
• Encourages, supports and mentors ongoing learning in students.
• Positive relationships and communication, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all.
• Establishing a learning environment that is accountable for effective instruction, assessment and data-driven decision-making.
• Collegiality and professionalism at all times.
• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum, as well as local and state standards, using best-practices and program-specific objectives.
• Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
• Proactively teaches appropriate behavior and expectations.
• Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students. Differentiates instruction to accommodate these styles.
• Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth. Develops communication plans that adjust for varying levels of parent involvement and inclusion.
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism at all times.
• Maintains regular predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Starting Date:   2023-2024 School Year
 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates must submit a letter of application, resume, and credentials online at www.applitrack.com/

Direct Supervisor: Mr. Robert Cawson
Bertha Neal Elementary School Principal/Preschool Director
930 W. Main St.
Durand, MI 48429
989-288-8832

Category: Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood
Date Posted: 5/25/2023
Location: Bertha Neal Elementary
Date Closing: Until Filled

Monday – Friday
8:00a – 4:00p

Job Description
The GSRP Preschool Program Assistant will assist with all aspects of GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) and LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) compliance and regulations.

Qualifications - Required

• Minimum age of 18.
• Prefer of 2 years of previous experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Education in child development, child guidance, human relations, and/or equivalent experience.
• Team Player
• Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date.
• TB Test within 30 days of hire date.
• Commitment to working with school age children in a recreational setting.
• Ability to work with diverse populations. 

Qualifications - Preferred

• Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Associates's Degree OR a CDA

Physical Demands

• Lead and participate in activities that may include running, throwing, and kicking.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Essential Functions

• Supervise, and implement the program activities at the site.
• Other duties as assigned bu the building principal 

Pay depends on qualifcations and credentials
 
 

Category: Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood
Date Posted: 5/25/2023
Location: Bertha Neal Elementary
Date Closing: Until Filled

GSRP (Great Start Readiness Program) Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher 

Job Description and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Establish and implement a high quality classroom environment that is inviting, engaging and promotes active, participatory learning through all portions of the day
• Collaborate with all preschool staff in the daily operations of the program including lesson planning and child assessment
• Establish positive relationships with parents and staff that convey respect and concern
• Coordinate and conduct home visits and parent/teacher conferences annually for every child and family
• Knowledgeable on how to implement the established curriculum and child assessment tools
• Work cooperatively with associate teacher to implement a team-teaching model
• Use child assessment information to create meaningful lesson plans that scaffold children's skills across a variety of domains
• Participate in on-going professional development
• Assure that children's records remain confidential
• Partner with others (principal, teaching staff, Early Childhood Specialist, food services, etc.) to reflect upon practices to ensure ongoing quality improvement of the classroom
• Work with children on the floor and at their level
• Attend field trips
• Follow and implement the policies and procedures of the Great Start Readiness Program
• Follow and implement the policies and procedures of the Department of Human Services Licensing Guidelines
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical and responsible
• Other Duties as Assigned by the building principal

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development
• Training in Early Childhood Curriculum desired
• Knowledge of child assessment using anecdotal records
• Experience with research based developmental screening tools
• Previous experience working with preschool age children desired
• Must have the ability to work as a team member
• Must possess the ability to work closely with families/caregivers
• Must be able to maintain student/family confidentiality
• Must be willing to obtain CPR certification
• Must have current TB test
• Must complete required training hours annually
• Criminal background check including fingerprinting required
• Must maintain accurate records and documentation

 

Physical Demands:

• Lead and participate in activities that may include running, throwing, and kicking.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

 

Salary/Benefits:

• Starting salary based on qualifications and experience