Employment Opportunities

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

All Fees and training paid for by the District

Full Insurance Benefits

HSA Healthcare if working an average 30+ hours per week

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. $19.27/hour for regular route driving and $14.53/hour for trip driving for the 2021-22 school year.  Pay rate may be adjusted based upon experience as a school bus driver.

Bonuses: 

1) Subject to criminal background check including fingerprinting, the District will pay you a $500 signing bonus as a fully qualified bus driver upon hire or upon completion of training, licensure and certification. 

1. Supervise the SIR (Success Intervention Room) program
2. Enforce the rules of the SIR program
3. Communicate daily with school behavior team regarding the operation of the SIR program
4. Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding the High School SIR program
5. Help facilitate the distribution and collection of all assignments to and from students and teachers in connection with the SIR program
6. Assist with student behaviors, assignments and academics
7. Administer tests and assignments, as necessary, to students assigned to the SIR program
8. Work in cooperation with the High School Administration to ensure a successful SIR program 
9. Serve as a Mentor for our online students establishing the required two-way contacts and other accounting/administrative duties
10. Work alongside our Special Education Department to manage documentation and notifications in PowerSchool
11. Document and record behaviors and disciplines for high school students
12. Work in conjunction with the counseling department
13. Assist students with ADA lockers
14. Work in cooperation with the high school principal for other assigned duties  

1. Show evidence of good health
2. 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
3. Experience or training in an educational environment preferred but not required
4. Knowledge and experience with secondary grad requirements and credit recovery
5. Demonstrate ability to communicate both orally and in written form with students, parents, teaching staff and all other staff members
6. Possess effective organizational skills
7. Other duties as assigned

Instructional - Early Childhood Special Education Program Teacher and Resource Room 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; ZA/ZS endorsement required
• Prior teaching experience preferred, but not required 
• Meet NCLB standards for the position
• Knowledge of best practices in instruction; specifically in literacy and math
• Knowledge of EDPlan and the IEP process 

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.