Employment Opportunities

Elementary Teacher

Qualifications:  

• Applicants must be Elementary Michigan certified 

Deadline:  Until filled  

Send letter of interest, resume, copy of current MI teaching certificate, transcripts, and letters of reference to:

Reading Community Schools

Attn:  Dakota Hard, Principal

223 Strong St. 

Reading, MI  49274

Email:  dakota.hard@readingrangers.org    

Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Child Care Aide (Part-Time)

Deadline: Until filled, with a start date of September 2025

Position Overview: Assist the Teacher and Teacher Assistant in the classroom to help provide and maintain an environment which fosters the children’s positive development and meets local and state requirements.

Reports to: Classroom lead teacher and building principal

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability during the workday and throughout the year due to staff changes and program requirements.
• Work cooperatively with all staff.
• Participate in professional development.
• Know and function in accordance with GSRP and other program guidelines, including Hillsdale Community Schools Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Understand the confidential nature of the work involved and treat information gained accordingly.
• Assist team members with completion of all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner per program procedures, as needed.
• Work cooperatively with team members to promote parent participation in all program areas.
• Supervise children at all times, always using a calm voice in a patient and approachable manner; maintain and communicate an accurate count throughout the day with team members.
• Represent the district and school in a professional and positive manner in all settings including social media.
• Assist in setting up the classroom environment each day maintaining an awareness of current lesson plan and CLASS requirements, as needed.
• Work as a team in sharing responsibility for cleaning and organizing the classroom.
• Work as a team in aiding children in toileting and changing of clothing.
• Develop a positive and respectful relationship with children.
• Work as a team to implement a consistent daily routine.
• Engage with students in a positive manner during all parts of the day.
• Sit with children during meal times and model good nutritional habits, including family style serving, manners and conversation. Staff are expected to participate and eat with children.
• Complete tasks in a reasonable length of time.
• Assist in the classroom completing tasks as requested by the teacher and teacherassistant. This includes helping with documentation, lesson plans, etc.
• Ongoing communication with staff regarding classroom, staff and family interactions.
• Be available for other job-related tasks as requested by the director.

Other Hiring Contingencies: Must be able to pass all required background checks. A negative TB test within the last 12 months or before starting position.

Training: All staff will participate in professional development training and ongoing training as deemed appropriate by the director.

Send letter of interest, resume, copy of current MI teaching certificate, transcripts and letters of reference to:

Reading Community Schools

Attn: Martin DuBois, Superintendent

301 Chestnut Street

Reading, MI 49274

517-283-2166

Special Educational Paraprofessional Behavioral Support Specialist

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary Range: $13.16 per/hr

Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in psychology, education or related field

• Summary of Position: The Special Education (SE) Paraprofessional assists the teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of an individual student with moderate to severe disabilities. The SE Paraprofessional assists with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs),including self-help, behavioral management, and academic needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a certified teacher:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs for students and monitor progress
• Provide support for students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate in activities fully
• Support students in developing appropriate social skills
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students, as needed
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s communication,emotional, instructional, medical, physical, sensory, and social needs
• Assist students with cognitive, emotional and physical impairments according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning, if applicable
• Assist students with personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene according to their needs, if applicable
• Assist with monitoring and maintenance of medical devices that are needed to maintain the health and safety of students, if applicable
• Assist students with the implementation of communication devices and systems, if applicable
• Utilize effective communication skills: ensure that all interactions with students,district personnel, and parents are supportive, courteous, and respectful
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal/written directives
• Maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned by the principal/special programs director

Application Deadline: 8/19/2025

Application Procedure:

Send Letter of Application & Resume to:

Reading Community Schools

Attn: Martin DuBois, Superintendent

301 Chestnut Street

Reading, MI 49274

517-283-2166

martin.dubois@readingrangers.org