Elementary Support Teacher

POSITION:

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Elementary Support Teacher (EST) who is responsible for a variety of duties in supporting student academic and social/emotional needs.  The EST helps to meet the learning needs of students who are not making satisfactory progress in regular classroom settings and need additional assistance. The EST will work with students through both in class and out of class interventions, in addition to supporting the social, emotional, medical, behavioral needs. 

DISTRICT OVERVIEW:

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,200 students pre-K – post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center, and 1 vocational and transition center in the school district. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $176 million, with a state funding of $9,600 per pupil.


BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
 
Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.
 
As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. Beyond the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping thousands of students grow and learn, you will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage: 
  • The district’s contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
  • Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
  • Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
  • Optional “cash in lieu” of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance: 
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
•  Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. 
  • Completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee..
• Longevity pay.
• Paid “act of God” days, such as snow days.

 
Additionally, the children of employees living outside the district’s attendance boundaries are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate
• Evidence of five years of teaching experience across elementary grade levels is preferred
• Successful experience working collaboratively with others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has demonstrated successful experience in student engagement and motivation
• Has demonstrated a working knowledge of a variety of teaching strategies for students in the core curriculum areas that are research-based best practices
• Has demonstrated successful experience in providing research-based interventions in the affective domain for struggling students
• Experience in the administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessments
• Leadership experience and the ability to apply staff development practices are also important
• Training in instructional practices in reading and writing
• A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships
• Skills in individualizing instruction

 
MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exhibits a commitment to the District's Shared Vision and Collective Commitments
• Creates a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture
• Provides academic, behavioral, health and social-emotional support and interventions for students.
• Actively participates in the Achievement Team, 504 Plans and Individual Health Care teams.
• Plans, coordinates and implements student intervention services in conjunction with classroom teacher(s).
• Monitors student academic and behavioral progress in collaboration with school staff. 
• Works with school team to implement trauma-informed approached to address preventative and responsive measures for students.
• Contributes to positive home/school relationships by serving as a resource to teachers, students and parents. 
• Provides support with the implementation and data analysis of universal screeners, student assessments and progress monitoring data. 
• Works collaboratively with Student Services support staff to provide appropriate interventions and data collection of student achievement and behavior
• Works collaboratively with the classroom teachers and Instructional Support Team to assess and create programs to meet students' needs
• Collects and analyzes data based on student performance and plans interventions for struggling students
• Attends professional training sessions on identified topics to be used with students
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the principal

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the Livonia Education Association.  This posting will remain open until qualified candidate is selected.  
 
APPLICATIONS:
All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage.  All applicants must also upload a cover letter, professional resume, copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates), and three current letters of recommendation to their online application.
 
     
The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status-Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2566.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2524.