DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Saginaw Township Schools is located in a multi-cultural and vibrant community in mid-Michigan. We are proud to have ‘National School to Watch’ and ‘Blue Ribbon Award’ winning schools.

Position Summary

Sherwood Elementary (K-2) is seeking a motivated individual for an IMMEDIATE Instructional Assistant vacancy to support the classroom teacher by reinforcing instruction with students in an small group educational setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students and a passion for helping them reach their full potential.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist small groups and individual students in reinforcing skills in core curriculum areas initially introduced by the teacher.
Organize instruction and learning objectives with clearly defined student outcomes
Employ strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
Monitor student learning and pace/adjust instruction accordingly
Maintain appropriate records of student performance
May administer diagnostic tests
Meet and plan with classroom teachers and other staff
Daily in-person attendance required.
Participate in professional development programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

60 or more semester hours of college credit. In lieu of 60 semester hours one can have an associate's degree or higher; Teacher certification highly desirable, and Meet No Child Left Behind criteria for support personnel, which includes graduation from an accredited high school or the equivalent,
Demonstrates a command of oral and written English language.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with employees, students and the general public.
Ability to prioritize and manage instructional tasks efficiently.
Capable of handling confidential information.
Has a good work ethic and attendance record
Demonstrates basic computer knowledge.
Demonstrates problem solving and good communication skills: speaking, listening, and writing.
Work collaboratively with classroom teacher.
Maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to use sound judgment, tact and courtesy in a variety of situations
This position requires mobility while interacting with students to include but not limited to standing, sitting, bending and kneeling.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Salary and Benefits:

Pay as provided in the Secretarial Collective Bargaining Agreement STSSA
Current hourly rates range from $12.9458 to $17.8612
An additional $0.80/hour for completion of 60 or more semester credit hours (college). Official transcripts required.
Standard benefits with insurances available
This position is part of the State of Michigan School Employee Retirement System

Pursuant to Public Act 68 of 1993 and Public Act 83 of 1995, selected new employees shall submit to fingerprints and a criminal background check at the employee's expense.

It is the policy of the Board of Education that the District will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, handicap or disability. The District shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination including, but not limited to, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d. et seq.; and 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e, et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1210, et seq.; The Handicappers' Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.1101, et seq.; and The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL §§ 37.2101, et seq.; Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), 29U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq. Inquiries or complaints by applicants or employees related to discrimination should be directed to: Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations.

Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations

Saginaw Township Community Schools

3465 N. Center Road, P.O. Box 6278

Saginaw, MI 48608

TELEPHONE: 989-797-1800 www.stcs.org

FAX: 989-797-1801