Dowagiac Union Schools

243 S. Front Street

Dowagiac, MI 49047

VACANCY LISTING

January 15, 2025

Position: Academic Coaches/Mentors (2 needed)

12-15 hours weekly

Provides Academic Support to struggling students in core academic

classes: Science, Math, Social Studies, English, Special Education

Requirements: • Elementary or Secondary Teaching Certificate

• Previous experience working with At-Risk youth

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse cultural, racial and socio- economic student population

• Evidence of strong relationship skills

• Strong background in academic core area assigned

This position will require commitment to:

• Direct services with At-Risk students

• Working closely with students, families and school staff

• Willingness to establish strong relationship with identified students

• Monitoring and coordinating efforts for student class work between the

Counseling Department and teaching staff

• Develop & document student Academic Success Plan for identified students

• Coordinate/target support for completion of student core classroom assignments

• Willingness to work with At-Risk students in non-academic settings (lunch or possibly after school)

Deadline to Apply: Open until positions are filled

Starting Date: As soon as possible/January 27th

Salary: Per Master Contract

Contact: Dr. Sean Wightman

Dowagiac Middle School

57072 Riverside Dr.

Dowagiac, MI 49047

269-782-4440 phone / 269-782-4448 fax

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Academic Coach/Mentor