Employment Opportunities

Category: Student Support Services/Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 8/16/2021
Location: Durand High School
Date Closing: Until Filled
 

• ETS Parapro Assessment

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 (see attached information)
• 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: 11/4/2021
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: Student Support Services/Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 5/16/2022
Location: Robert Kerr Elementary
Date Closing: Until Filled

 

• ETS Parapro Assessment

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 assisting with bathroom 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 (see attached information)
• 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

 Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

Category: Student Support Services/Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 1/19/2022
Location: Bertha Neal Elementary
Date Closing: Until Filled
 

• ETS Parapro Assessment Testing.pdf

ECSEP PROGRAM - AM
ECSEP 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/toileting needs
• Any other duties as assigned by building principal or lead ECSE teacher (including bussing supervision before and after school)

 

• Provide additional support for K-1 At Risk students
• Must meet highly qualified paraprofessional requirements
• Support implementation of literacy curriculum
• Support and administer progress monitoring assessments
• Provide support to teacher for home-school connection

• Qualifications:

• 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

 

Rate of Pay:   Per MESPA Contract

 Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

Category: Student Support Services/Early Childhood
Date Posted: 1/21/2022
Location: Bertha Neal Elementary
Date Closing: Until Filled
 

• Minimum age of 18
• Prefer some experience working with preschool-aged children or desire to pursue education as a career choice
• Education in child development, child guidance, human relations, and/or equivalent experience preferred
• Team player and student centered
• Adult and child CPR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date (provided for you)
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to use technology for observational purposes

Physical Demands:

• Lead and participate in activities that may include some forms of physical activity
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs if needed

 

• Supervise and implement the program activities at the site

 

Category: Elementary School Teaching/Art
Date Posted: 5/17/2022
Location: Robert Kerr Elementary and Bertha Neal Elementary
Date Closing: Until Filled
 

STEM/ART Teacher

STEM teacher will be responsible for developing learning activities and hands-on material, tending to individual student needs, and communicating regularly with parents.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate grade level endorsement K-5 all subjects.

2. Highly Qualified to teach K-5 as per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements.

 ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Degree in a STEM field

2. State teaching license relevant in the field.

3. Knowledge of STEM best practices.

4. Empathy and great interpersonal skills.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication.

6. Proficiency with basic computer software such as Word and Excel.

7. Experience working with children and adolescents. Previous experience as a STEM teacher will be advantageous.

8. Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building collegial relationships with students, parents, and colleagues 

9. Ability to differentiate instruction for students of varying abilities while maintaining high academic rigor and expectations for all students

10. Demonstrate strong classroom management skills with the use of positive behavior interventions

11. Demonstrate professional work habits and conduct consistent with the ethics of the profession

12. Willingness to supervise or direct student activities

13. Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.  

14. Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Salary and benefits in accordance with the Master Agreement between the Durand Area Schools Board of Education and the Durand Education Association.

Please attach a Letter of interest, resume, professional references, copy of transcripts, certificates and credentials to application.

Starting Date:   2022-2023 School Year
 

Category: Elementary School Teaching/Reading Resource
Date Posted: 5/17/2022
Location: Robert Kerr Elementary 
Date Closing:  06/02/2022
 

The Interventionist/Teacher will provide intervention and supplementary instruction to individual students or small groups of students identified as needing targeted academic assistance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate grade level endorsement K-5 all subjects.

2. Highly Qualified to teach K-5 as per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements.

 ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Reading Endorsement

2. Practical Knowledge of MTSS

3. Experience with reading assessments including Acandience and NWEA

4. Knowledge of Michigan Reading and Math Standards

5. Knowledge of and ability to use technology to enhance instructional practice

6. Exceptional skills in planning, delivering and assessing student learning

7. Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building collegial relationships with students, parents, and colleagues 

8. Demonstrate knowledge of how to provide effective and engaging instruction in a variety of settings (whole group, small group, individual and collaborative)

9. Ability to differentiate instruction for students of varying abilities while maintaining high academic rigor and expectations for all students

10. Demonstrate strong classroom management skills with the use of positive behavior interventions

11. Demonstrate professional work habits and conduct consistent with the ethics of the profession

12. Willingness to supervise or direct student activities

13. Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.  

14. Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits in accordance with the Master Agreement between the Durand Area Schools Board of Education and the Durand Education Association.
 

• Please attach Letter of interest, resume, professional references, copy of transcripts, certificates and credentials to application
   

Starting Date: 2022-2023 School Year
 

Category: Student Support Services/Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 5/31/2022
Location: Bertha Neal Elementary
Date Closing: Until Filled
 

• ETS Parapro Assessment

Category: High School Teaching/English
Date Posted: 6/8/2022
Location: Durand High School
Date Closing: Until Filled
 

• Valid Michigan Secondary Teacher Certificate
• English (BA) Endorsement
• or Language Arts (BX) Endorsement
• Meet NCLB standards for the position

 

Starting Date:  2022-2023 School Year
 

Category: Food Service/Lunchroom Aide
Date Posted: 6/20/2022
Location: Durand Middle School
Date Closing: Until Filled

Hours:     2 Hour Shifts  (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
 

Category: Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grade 5
Date Posted: 6/28/2022
Location: Robert Kerr Elementary
Date Closing: Until Filled
 
Education:  Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university required

Certification:  Michigan teaching certificate with Elementary endorsement

Work Experience:  Experience/Coursework in MTSS preferred, but not required

Skills:    

• Ability to plan and implement elementary grade level curriculum and effectively provide instruction to all students
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
• Maintain the philosophy that all children can learn when provided with the appropriate instruction
• Ability and willingness to individualize instruction to meet the needs of the students
• Ability to work collaboratively with others within a “team consensus” approach
• Receptive to feedback and continuously in pursuit of improving classroom effectiveness and achievement of student outcomes
• Ability to set and maintain behavioral limits in a consistent manner
• Ability to remain objective, calm and neutral when responding to student’s inappropriate behaviors
• Ability to “actively listen” to students and relate to them in a positive, supportive and reinforcing manner

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Effectively participate in educational planning
• Select and maintain appropriate instructional programs, materials and supplies for classroom
• Demonstrate effective instructional behaviors and techniques
• Demonstrate effective behavior management with students
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership and direction to other support staff involved with students
• Effectively communicate, consult, and team with parents, staff, agencies, and others
• Evaluate and track student progress and program effectiveness
• Maintain student records, as required
• Maintain contact with home regarding student progress and programming
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Adhere to Durand Area Schools policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal/district

 

Starting Date:   2022-2023 School Year
 

Category: Student Support Services/Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 7/5/2022
Location: Durand Middle School
Date Closing: Until Filled
 

• ETS Parapro Assessment

Durand Area Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.