Employment Opportunities
| Bus Driver | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 8/15/2023
Location: Transportation Department
Date Closing: Until Filled
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
All required certification fees and training paid for by the District
Dental, vision, life and long-term disability
if working a minimum 20 hours per week
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Applicants must be minimum 21 years old with at least 5 years driving experience.
- Ability to secure and maintain required licenses and certifications through the State of Michigan (CDL with B, P, and S endorsements). All fees and training will be paid by the District for qualified candidates, subject to continued successful employment.
- Must pass a physical examination including random drug testing, demonstrating mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the requirements of the position.
- Ability to maintain order and safety among students on the bus, communicating clearly and in a positive manner.
- Criminal background check including fingerprinting required.
Rate of Pay:
Per DESPA Contract
Hours: Hours and route to be determined.
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Substitute Lunchroom Aide | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 10/9/2023
Location: Administration Office
Date Closing: Until Filled
Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Supervise students in lunchroom
2. Assist in cleaning and preparation of lunchroom
3. Any other duties as directed by the principal or food service director
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: $10.10 per hour
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Lunchroom Aide | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 1/5/2024
Location: Durand Middle School
Date Closing: 01/16/2024
Hours: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (while school is in session and lunch is being served)
Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Supervise students in lunchroom
2. Assist in cleaning and preparation of lunchroom
3. Any other duties as directed by the principal or food service director
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
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Teacher- 1st Grade | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 7/23/2024
Location: Bertha Neal Elementary
Date Closing: Until Filled
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
- Meet NCLB standards for the position
- 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.
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
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Substitute Paraprofessional | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 10/10/2024
Location: All Buildings
Date Closing: Until Filled
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist student participation within the daily classroom routine
- 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 students within the general education setting
- 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
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| PARAPROFESSIONAL - ECSE PROGRAM- PART-TIME | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 11/22/2024
Location: Bertha Neal Elementary
Date Closing: until filled
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist student participation within the daily classroom routine
- 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 students within the general education setting
- Provide assistance when needed to students for daily tasks, including assisting with bathroom needs
- Any other duties as assigned by building principal (including bussing supervision before and after school)
- Minimum associates degree or 2 years of college (equal to 60 semester hours) or successful completion of the MTTC Basic Skills or WorkKeys 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
Hours: 3.5 Hours
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Middle School Student Success Paraprofessional | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 11/22/2024
Location: Durand Middle School
Date Closing: until filled
Student Success Paraprofessional - Middle School
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Supervise the SIR (Success Intervention Room) program
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Enforce the rules of the SIR program
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Communicate daily with school behavior team regarding the operation of the SIR program
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Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding the Middle School SIR program
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Help facilitate the distribution and collection of all assignments to and from students and teachers in connection with the SIR program
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Assist with student behaviors, assignments, and academics
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Administer tests and assignments, as necessary
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Work in cooperation with the Middle School Administration and RTC Coach to ensure a successful SIR program
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Assist at lunch and recess to ensure proper supervision of students
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Help plan and organize positive behavior incentives
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Work alongside our Special Education Department when working with students with IEPs
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Document and record behaviors and disciplines for middle school students
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Make parent contacts in regards to student behaviors and discipline
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Work in conjunction with the counseling department
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Work in cooperation with the middle school principal for other assigned duties
Qualifications:
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Show evidence of good health
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Minimum associate’s degree or 2 years of college (equal to 60 credit hours) or successful completion of the MTTC Basic Skills or ETS Paraprofessional Assessment
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Experience or training in an educational environment preferred but not required
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Demonstrate ability to communicate both orally and in written form with students, parents, teaching staff and all other staff members
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Possess effective organizational skills
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Other duties as assigned
Pay Rate: Per MESPA Contract
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Paraprofessional - One on One | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 12/3/2024
Location: Durand Middle School
Date Closing: Until filled
ONE ON ONE PARAPROFESSIONAL
Position Available for Durand Middle School
2 positions available
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provide monitoring of the educational needs of a student in a one-to-one capacity.
- Facilitate self-directed learning and independence for student.
- Provide assistance when needed to student for daily educational tasks.
- Help with physical needs of the student.
- Any other duties as assigned by building principal.
Qualifications:
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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
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Show evidence of good health
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Self-directed individual
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Ability and willingness to work with professional teaching staff
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Strong verbal/language and mathematics skills
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Ability to lift 50+ pounds of weight
Rate of Pay: Per MESPA Contract
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Baseball Coach- JV Boys Baseball | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 1/8/2025
Location: Durand High School
Date Closing: Until Filled
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
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Baseball Coach - 7th/8th Grade Middle School | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 1/22/2025
Location: Durand Middle School
Date Closing: until filled
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
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Softball Coach - 7th/8th Grade Middle School | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 1/22/2025
Location: Durand Middle School
Date Closing: Until Filled
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
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Track Coach - Middle School | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 1/22/2025
Location: Durand Middle School
Date Closing: Until Filled
MS Track Coach Position
Qualifications:
- Experience and knowledge of the sport
- Patience and communication skills
- Ability to motivate and work with students
- Exercise good judgment and make responsible decisions
Rate of Pay: Per Schedule B
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
| Weight Room Supervisor for Extra Curricular Activities - Spring Season | Apply Online |
Date Posted: 1/22/2025
Location: Durand High School
Date Closing: until filled
Weight Room Supervisor - Spring Season
- Knowledge of proper weightlifting techniques and the ability to set up lifting plans for all students
- Position is responsible for providing leadership, supervision, and coaching instruction
- Responsibilities include supervising teams/ students at all ages and skill levels
- Build a safe and positive environment for all students that attend
Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.