ABOUT US:
Davison Community Schools, home to approximately 5,500 students and over 1,300 school employees, is a place where excellence in education is a shared priority. With a balanced calendar that supports work-life balance, our high-performing schools thrive on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and student-centered success. We value and invest in our educators and staff, offering ongoing professional development, a supportive team environment, and a strong commitment to positive school culture. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing in your career, DCS is the place for you.
HOURS: 25 hours per week
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediate
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Educational Requirements:
- Associate's Degree (or higher)
- or complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours);
- or ETS Paraprofessional Assessment passing with a minimum score of 460
- or College Board's SAT passing with minimum scores: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing - 480; Math - 530
- or the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills Test passing with minimum scores
- or MTCC Professional Readiness Examination passing with a minimum score
- or WorkKeys - passing with minimum scores: Reading for Information - 4; Applied Math - 4; Writing - 3
- or ACT (taken between 01/01/1989 - 10/01/2017) - passing with minimum scores: Reading - 22: Combined English and Writing - 22; Math - 22
- or Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between 01/01/2007 - 01/31/2015) - passing with minimum scores: Reading 1108: Writing - 1129; Mathematics - 1116
- Basic clerical skills, including filing, keyboarding, and organizational skills
- Ability to supervise and appear relaxed with large groups of students
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Desire to help all students
- Knowledge of computer software preferred
- Exhibit emotional stability and physical stamina necessary for meeting the requirements of the position
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
DUTIES:
- Provide a welcoming environment for students that supports the function of the school, fosters a love of reading, and facilitates an appreciation of life-long learning
- Interact with students and monitor student behavior while in the classroom
- Read books aloud to students
- Conduct general circulation duties, including but not limited to checking books in and out for students
- Organize and shelve books
- Basic dusting and straightening of the media center
- Help students and teachers locate materials, whether print, audio/visual, or digital
- Keep books in good repair
- Prepare, accept, and process fines and fees for lost or overdue materials
- Create book displays and book fair flyers throughout the school year
- Provide a monthly blurb for the school's family newsletter
- Set up, run, and take down book fairs
- Prepare and submit bank deposits
- Participate in the end-of-the-year inventory
- Provide low-level support for students using computers
- Provide a mobile library by stocking the cart with age-appropriate books and taking the cart directly to each classroom, allowing students to explore early readers and picture books
- Regularly update the mobile library cart with fresh selections to keep students engaged and excited about reading
- Performs related duties as assigned, including intervention
- The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
SALARY: $13.01 - $17.07 per hour, commensurate with experience - per DPA Contract
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Media Specialist and Building Principal
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at http://www.davisonschools.org - Internal applicants are required to provide a letter of intent and resume to the Direct Supervisor identified on this posting.
The district reserves the right to select the person it believes will be the most successful in this position and will be the greatest benefit to the school(s).
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and 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. The person designated to handle any questions and/or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policy of Davison Community Schools is Director of Human Resources and Operations Christine Kuzinski, 1490 N Oak Rd, Davison, MI 48423 -- (810-591-0808).
