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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Director Special Education

JobID: 28417

Position Type:
  Administration/Manager


Date Posted:
  10/2/2024


Location:
  Harper Woods School District


District:
  Harper Woods School District
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JOB TITLE: Special Education Director
 
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
 
Summary of Position:
 
The Harper Woods Public School District is looking for an experienced leader to serve as a Special Education Director to support the programs and services for students with disabilities. This position will work closely with the Superintendent to support the implementation of adequate support for students in the HWS. Our goal is for ALL students to achieve with the necessary conditions in place to achieve success. All students with an IEP should be in their least restrictive environment.
 
Minimum Qualifications: 
• Master’s Degree in special education or related field required
• Central Office certification
• Current experience with MI-STAR and Catamaran
• Five (5) years minimum experience in special education administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of special education laws, rules, and practices
• Superior communication skills in speaking and writing
• Manifest the ability and desire to work positively and proactively on behalf of students, teachers, administrators, and parents
• Collaborative leadership skills
• Experience in an urban school district is preferred.   
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
 
The Special Education Director responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Ensure that the district is compliant in all areas of special education 
• Collaborate with general education to develop and implement MTSS strategies 
• Supervise special education staff and the ancillary staff assigned to support students and coordinate all related activities 
• Guide successful instructional strategies for general education and special education teachers 
• Supports the department with the development of appropriate professional development for both teachers and administrators 
• Collaborative with the lead teachers regarding the implementation of special education services and programs at each school 
• Collaborates with the ISD to ensure that students have access to ACT 18 programs as needed 
• Coordinates all services and supports delivered to students from Detroit Public Schools and Grosse Pointe Public Schools 
• Recommends the continued improvement and development of special education programs/services and facilities 
• Collaborates with the leadership team and various departments regarding the implementation of special education programming; provides guidance/direction related to compliance
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of the special education staff 
• Analyzes the needs of schools to determine the advisability of modification of instructional programs or procedures, administrative organization, and personnel assignment as it relates to students with disabilities.
• Perform other duties as required
 
Skills and Abilities Required:
 
The following characteristics and skills are essential for the successful performance of assigned duties:
 
Empathy and commitment to cause: 
• Deep understanding of the urban school system environment and commitment to improving student achievement.
• Passionately believes that all students can achieve at high levels.
• Demonstrates cultural competence and a deep understanding of and empathy for issues facing urban families.  
Communication, interpersonal, and team skills: 
• Builds and maintains strong relationships.
• Works successfully alone or on a team.
• Coaches, coordinates, and leads special education teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Actively listens to others and effectively interprets others’ motivations and perceptions.
• Builds consensus and resolves conflicts; exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations.  
Problem-solving and systems thinking: 
• Understands how various systems/departments interact to achieve the long-term goal.
• Makes decisions using data and technology.
• Takes initiative to solve problems and create stakeholder buy-in.
• Identifies and prioritizes mission-critical issues with alignment of people, time, and resources.
• Thrives in achievement-oriented and fast-paced environments.  
Leadership skills: 
• Motivates, inspires and moves other adults to action to achieve ambitious goals.
• Skilled at re-envisioning, building, and managing a team, especially in a time of growth and change; excellent at identifying talent and taking advantage of each person’s skills and contribution to a team effort.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups.
• Moves groups to consensus and resolves conflicts. Exhibits willingness to have difficult conversations.
• Builds coalitions and works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including but not limited to district personnel, students, families, communities, and advocacy groups.
• Establishes clear expectations, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Set clear agendas and facilitate effective meetings.
• Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff from different cultural backgrounds and skill sets.
Deadline:    Until Filled
Salary: Based on experience in the position
 
Application procedure:
www.hwschools.org  under Our District Job Postings http://www.applitrack.com/resa/onlineapp 
 
Note: You must use the applitrack process.
 HWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.
 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Attendant Agent

JobID: 29102

Position Type:
  Central Office/Miscellaneous


Date Posted:
  1/28/2025


Location:
  Harper Woods School District


District:
  Harper Woods School District
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Job Title: Attendant Agent 10 Month Position


The Attendance Agent plays a vital role in ensuring accurate attendance records are maintained for students in our K-12 school system in Michigan. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and tracking student attendance, assisting with attendance-related inquiries, and collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure compliance with attendance policies and regulations. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with utmost professionalism.

Responsibilities:

Attendance Monitoring

Regularly track student attendance through the school's attendance system.
Identify patterns of absenteeism and tardiness and report them to appropriate staff members.
Generate attendance reports for teachers, administrators, and parents as needed.

Data Entry and Maintenance:

Accurately record daily attendance, including excused and unexcused absences.
Update student records with attendance-related information promptly and precisely.
Enter tardy slips and early dismissal requests into the attendance system.

Communication and Collaboration:

Communicate with parents or guardians regarding student absences, tardies, and attendance concerns.
Collaborate with teachers and staff to address attendance issues and implement appropriate interventions.
Provide attendance-related information to school administrators for reporting and decision-making purposes.

Attendance Policies and Regulations:

Familiarize oneself with school and district attendance policies and adhere to them consistently.
Assist in enforcing attendance policies and provide guidance on policy interpretation when required.

Supporting Truancy Prevention:

Work closely with the school counselor, social workers, and other support staff to identify and address potential truancy issues.
Collaborate on truancy prevention initiatives and interventions.

Attendance Reporting:

Prepare and submit attendance reports to the appropriate authorities as required by state regulations and district guidelines.
Participate in data collection and analysis related to attendance for reporting and improvement purposes.

Confidentiality and Privacy:

Handle sensitive attendance data and student information with utmost confidentiality and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

Qualifications:
Bachelor degree is preferred.
Previous experience in an administrative or office support role is desirable.
Familiarity with attendance tracking systems and basic data entry skills.
Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in using computer applications such as Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Understanding of K-12 educational environment and attendance-related challenges.
Knowledge of Michigan state attendance regulations is an advantage.

HWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.
 


 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Custodian

JobID: 26786

Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian


Date Posted:
  4/11/2024


Location:
  Harper Woods School District


District:
  Harper Woods School District
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TITLE: Custodian
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  
 High school education and/or work experience and training acceptable to the Board of Education.
1. Ability to operate cleaning equipment (vacuums, buffers, scrubbers, etc.)
2. Ability to work from scaffolding and ladders, lift heavy (up to 50 pounds) items to a height of three (3) feet and carry a reasonable distance, and work in inclement weather as appropriate.
3. Ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) and follow instructions.
4. Ability to work with staff, students, vendors, and community in a positive and cooperative manner.
5. Demonstrated record of good attendance and pride in one's work,
6. Ability to work with minimal amount of direct supervision.
7. Exhibit positive attitude and pride in the work assignment and in the appearance of the building and equipment.
8. Ability to pass physical examination and criminal background check for federal and state.
9. Other qualifications as deemed necessary by the Board of Education
10. Valid Driver’s Licenses
 
PREFERRED: Boiler Certification and/or Electrical and/or HVAC JCI (Metasys)
      
REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Custodial Supervisor
 
JOB GOAL: To maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety that allows full educational use of the facilities at all times.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs usual custodial duties, such as mopping, stripping, washing, buffing, dusting, and scrubbing on walls, ceilings, furniture, fixtures and windows,
2. Operates and monitors minor maintenance heating, ventilation and other similar equipment, including changing filters and cleaning vents.
3. Performs minor maintenance, replace light bulbs, minor painting,  repair or replacement of furniture, windows, lights and other building equipment.
4. Interacts with staff, students and community in a positive and cooperative manner.  Performs custodial services for the staff members as appropriate.
5. Promptly reports malfunctions of equipment and furniture to head custodian and/or supervisor. 
6. Maintains custodial closets and common storage areas in good working order, and disposes of rubbish and trash promptly and appropriately.
7. Maintains an overall awareness of building custodial needs personally and/or communicates problems/concerns to head custodian and/or supervisor.
8. Performs ground work such as mowing, weeding, and cultivating, fertilizing and trash removal as assigned.  Responsible for snow removal and salting sidewalks, etc.
9. Receives and distributes deliveries and assists in the preparation of supply requisitions and problem/alert forms.
10. During periods of school recesses, performs major cleaning tasks such as stripping of floors, repainting, heavy duty cleaning of restrooms, etc.  (Goal is to restore all areas as close to new as possible.)
11. Attends seminars and in service training
12. Available for emergency and/or overtime assignments
13. Assist vendors, inspectors and contractors as needed
14. Responsible for opening and checking building.
15. Responsible for closing and securing of building
16. Maintains communication with building principal and other custodians regarding building usage, rentals, setup needs and schedule changes.
17. Performing other related duties as deemed necessary by the building principal or other administrator
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Fifty-two (52) weeks per year.  Salary as determined in the agreement between the Board of Education and the Union.
 
EVALUATION: At least one evaluation will be completed during the initial ninety (90) day probationary program, another at the completion of the probationary program and at least annually thereafter.
 
START DATE: ASAP
 
LOCATION: Harper Woods Middle School - 19825 Anita St., Harper Woods 
 
DEADLINE: Until Filled            
 
APPLICATION PROCESS: Persons interested in applying for this position should obtain an employment application (https://www.resa.net/about/employment); under the Our District Harper Woods.
 
Note:  Board of Education policy requires that each successful applicant be free of past serious legal infractions as determined through a criminal records check with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
 
It is the policy of the School District of the City of Harper Woods that no discriminatory practices based on gender, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct or attendance.
 
 
 




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Openings as of 3/30/2025

Paraprofessional

JobID: 19810

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Paraprofessional


Date Posted:
  9/29/2022


Location:
  Harper Woods School District


District:
  Harper Woods School District
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Position:               Paraprofessional 
 
Location:               District Wide
                   
Hourly Rate:           $25.00 per hour
 
Starting Date:        Immediately
 
Qualifications: 
• Have at least 60 semester hours or have a passing score of 460 is required (ETS Parapro Assessment)
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with students and staff
  
Primary Responsibilities: 
MetaLab Paraprofessional General
• Have a broad understanding and knowledge base in the use of multimedia software and devices such as computers, cameras and equipment, audio equipment
• Have an understanding of how said equipment is utilized in business
• Have a business and entrepreneurship acumen with an understanding of how to use the skill set in creating money-making opportunities 
• Have experience or understanding of the manufacturing and logistics industries
• Be able to employ self-taught, self-guided methodology





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