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Harper Creek Community Schools

7454 B Drive North - Battle Creek, Michigan 49014

Phone (269) 441-6550 Fax (269) 660-1190

Notice is hereby given that the following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year in the Harper Creek Community School District, Battle Creek, Michigan.

POSTING DATE: July 7, 2026

CLASSIFICATION: Special Education Assistant (Category 3)

LOCATION/SUPERVISOR/CLASSIFICATION

Beadle Lake Elementary - Nneka Daniels - One-to-One Assistants

PAY RATE: Per Master Contract – Category 3, Step 1: $17.50/hour for new employees. Existing employees in the same unit will remain on their current contractual step placement.

May earn an additional .50 cents / hour premium with an Associate’s degree or higher education or passage of the MTTC (or equivalent) test in reading, writing, and math

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am - 3:30pm on Student Attendance Days with a 30-minute paid lunch on-campus

STARTING DATE: August 24, 2026 (approximate); May have training beforehand

Please see the following job description for more information on the open position at Harper Creek Community Schools.

TO APPLY: Visit www.harpercreek.net and follow the Jobs link at the top of the page.

External Applicants must include the following documents with their electronic application:

Cover Letter and resume including a review of experience appropriate to the position.
Up-to-date credentials including at least one (1) recent letter of recommendation.

Deadline for applying: 12pm July 15, 2026

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Please provide written notice for any special needs accommodation.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Beadle Lake Elementary Special Education Assistant