Director of Operations

The following position is available beginning August 1, 2019:

 Director of Operations

Oversees the maintenance and cleaning of all buildings and grounds for the Okemos Public Schools. Ensure that the District’s buildings and grounds are safe, clean attractive and fully functional.  Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of all custodial, maintenance, grounds, delivery, and print shop personnel.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree Required/Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Advanced Training In Building Operations And Maintenance Desired
• Previous Experience In Custodial/Maintenance Operations Required
• Supervisory Experience Preferred

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Inspects all school buildings and grounds on a regular basis to ensure that a high standard of workmanship, cleanliness, safety and security is maintained. Conduct safety inspections, accident investigations and training programs.
• Establishes and administers work schedules and procedures for the regular ongoing care and maintenance of all buildings and grounds. Use of an electronic work order system.
• Determines and initiates the proper action to effectively and expeditiously complete needed repairs. Schedules and maintains preventative maintenance program.
• Develop and monitor Capital Improvement projects, including preparing specifications and cost estimates of proposed work. Develop and solicit bids for projects using the State website. Develops an annual priority list of maintenance for all buildings.
• Manages and oversees the districts electronic Energy Management System with an overall goal of continually reducing energy consumption.
• Analyzes needs and makes recommendations for the procurement of materials and supplies. Monitors storage, distribution and accounting of all materials and supplies.
• Plans and directs the work of all custodial, maintenance, grounds and delivery personnel involved in cleaning and maintaining district buildings and grounds.
• Assist and manage the electronic security system comprising door locks and cameras.
• Maintains records and monitors plans related to ADA, asbestos (AHERA), Right-to-know, and other OSHA/MIOSHA standards, rules and regulations.
• Manages the Stormwater plan for the district in compliance with EPA/DEQ. Will need to be a certified Stormwater Manager by the State of Michigan.

Reports to:              Superintendent
Location:                 Central Office Administration Building
Minimum Salary:   $82,000-88,000 commensurate with experience

Send a letter of interest, resume and transcripts to:

Cheri Meier, Assistant Superintendent at 4406 N. Okemos Rd. Okemos, MI 48864
by 4:00 p.m. on June 10, 2019 or Apply Online via Applitrak (www.okemosk12.net)

Full Job Description Available Upon Request

Okemos High School

Attendance Secretary

Okemos High School

Attendance Secretary
Class III

$15.47 after 40 working days
39 weeks
40 Hrs Per Week

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Perform all clerical and computer tasks necessary for the implementation of the attendance policy at Okemos High School.
• Maintain the daily sign-out sheet and issue student parking lot passes.
• Record and maintain student attendance (retrieve and record parental phone calls; enter attendance into Powerschool).
• Contact parent/guardian of students acquiring unexcused absences with automated phone calls, via e-mail, and a personal telephone call.
• Inform parents of student tardies with an automated phone call.
• Inform students of possible consequences relating to their attendance
• Perform any other tasks necessary for the smooth functioning of the attendance office.
• Record attendance taken by substitute teachers
• Secure prescription medications and dispense them to students as specified by policy
• Administer minor first aid to students, contact parents or paramedics when necessary.
• Quarterly teacher attendance report to the assistant principal.
• Weekly run attendance audit report and distribute to teachers.
• Weekly reporting to Administrators.
• Weekly report to Ingham County Health Department.
• Maintain locker assignments. Issue lockers to new students, and dispense locker numbers to existing students.

Full Job Description Available Upon Request

Apply via Applitrak by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27.

Summer Playground Program

Summer Playground Program

Lead - $12.35 per hr
Aides (3 Positions) - $9.45 per hr

July 8 – August 1, 2019
Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Plus Lead Planning Time

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Teaching Experience Preferred
• Experience Working with School-Aged Children Required
• Criminal History Background Check Required

Send letter of interest and resume to:
Cheri Meier, Assistant Superintendent
4406 N. Okemos Road
Okemos, MI 48864

Or E-mail cheri.meier@okemosk12.net

Applications will be accepted until filled

Camp Counselors – Special Needs Camp

The following positions are available beginning June 17th:

Camp Counselors – Special Needs Camp

Multiple Positions
Length of Special Needs Camp: June 17^th – August 9^th
(No Camp the Week of July 1-5)
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$9.45 Per Hr

Responsibilities:

• Supervision of adults and children with special needs.
• Assist campers with camp activities and self-care skills.
• Understand and assist with monitoring student medical conditions and needs.
• Assist with supervision during non-instructional times such as cafeteria, bus loading and field trips.
• Assist staff with camp activities.

Send letter of interest and resume to:

Cheri Meier, Assistant Superintendent – HR at cheri.meier@okemosk12.net

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Childcare - Toddler Ones Room Director

Toddler Ones Room Director
Starts April 22, 2019
Open until filled

Job Description

Job Summary

Work with 1 year olds, providing learning opportunities through play. The qualified individual will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities, provide comfort to children and build a positive relationship with parents and staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the centers Supervisor, the Toddler 1's Lead Teacher shall be responsible to:

• Work with assigned group of toddlers applying best practices for their care including planning and implementing using Creative Curriculum.
• Facilitate and nurture the development of each child's self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy.
• Ability to lift toddlers up to forty-five pounds, sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time.
• Provide direct supervision, training, guidance and leadership assistance to assigned Toddler 1's support staff. Conduct periodic observations to evaluate job performance of support staff, maintain appropriate documentation, and meet timelines set by supervisors.
• Teach and assess developmental assessments and note taking of children using Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Partner with parents to develop educational and family goals along with developing a bond between the classroom and parents.
• Participate in regularly scheduled conferencing sessions, staff meetings, parent meetings, parent-caregiver sessions, in-service trainings, and other meetings as directed.
• Closely follow licensing regulation related to childcare.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field
Associate Degree in Child Development or related field with two years of experience working with infants or toddlers

Benefits

Options for medical, dental, and vision
Paid vacations, sick days and paid holidays
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.77 /hour

Submit cover letter and resume to Kim Burchman, Community Education Coordinator at kim.burchman@okemosk12.net

Applications accepted until filled.

Childcare - Infant Room Assistant Director

Infant Room Assistant Director
Starts Immediately
Open until filled

Job Description

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Interact with all children in our care using child developmentally appropriate techniques through games, reading, art and physical activities
• Attend to children’s emotional and physical needs by feeding, dressing and diapering on a regular basis
• Maintain a safe environment for all children and staff onsite and offsite for occasional field trips
• Assist in planning and implementing lesson plans through TSG
• Assist in scoring and entering data into TSG
• To manage the classroom/staff when the Director is not present
• Use positive discipline techniques, including rephrasing, substitution, or separation as needed when supervising children in the program
• Be Safe Be Kind Be Helpful
• Using positive redirection
• Using conflict resolution policy
• Using Positive Behavior Intervention and Support * Talk and bond with parents to help them feel comfortable
• Maintain open communication with parents and staff on a daily basis
• Maintain a level of professionalism and confidentiality when discussing individual children with parents and staff
• Follow and maintain DHS licensing regulations, rules and guidelines
• Be committed to enter the classroom ready to play at scheduled times
• Able to record anecdotal notes on a child’s development

Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $10.25 /hour

Submit cover letter and resume to Kim Burchman, Community Education Coordinator at kim.burchman@okemosk12.net

Applications accepted until filled.

Head Coach – Varsity Girls Basketball

Head Coach – Varsity Girls Basketball

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate the ability to organize, supervise, build, and maintain a high school basketball program that incorporates all levels (i.e., varsity, sub-varsity, middle school, lower levels).
• Show evidence of skill-set associated with student-athlete and program development.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, staff, and community.
• Has previous successful coaching experience in basketball; head coaching experience in high school coaching preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current Michigan High School Athletic Association policy.

Send letter of interest, resume, and references to:

Ira Childress, Athletic Director
Okemos High School
2800 Jolly Road, Okemos, MI 48864

ira.childress@okemosk12.net

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Monday, April 15, 2019.

Special Education Paraprofessional ~ 84%

Special Education Paraprofessional ~ 84%
Class IV

$13.86 after 40 working days
36 weeks
33.75 Hrs Per Week

Minimum of associates degree, 2 years of college or equivalent preferred
Must be highly qualified under NCLB guidelines

Full Job Description Available Upon Request

Send a letter of interest and resume to:
Cheri Meier, Assistant Superintendent, 4406 N. Okemos Rd. Okemos, MI 48864

Applications accepted until filled.

Kinawa Montessori 5-6

Paraprofessional ~ 63%

Kinawa Montessori 5-6

Paraprofessional ~ 63%
Class IV

$13.86 after 40 working days
36 weeks
25 Hrs Per Week

• Minimum of Associates Degree, 2 Years of College Or Equivalent Preferred
• Must be Highly Qualified under NCLB Guidelines
• Montessori Experience Preferred

Full Job Description Available Upon Request

Send a letter of interest and resume to Cheri Meier, Assistant Superintendent - HR
4406 N. Okemos Road, Okemos, MI  48864

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Kinawa 5-6
Student Supervisor/Lead Noon Hour Supervisor

Kinawa 5-6
Student Supervisor/Lead Noon Hour Supervisor
7 Hrs Per Day / 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$10.50 Per Hr - Student Supervisor
Position Serves as Lead Noon Hour Supervisor for 2 Hrs Each Day - $12.45 Per Hr for those 2 Hrs
36 weeks
EduStaff Employee

Associates or Bachelor Degree Preferred
Ability to Register as a Substitute Teacher Preferred

Send a letter of interest and resume to:
Cheri Meier, Assistant Superintendent - HR
4406 N. Okemos Road
Okemos, MI  48864

Applications will be accepted until filled.

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Kinawa 5-6
General Classroom Aide

Kinawa 5-6
Classroom Aide
8:30 - 3:30 p.m. Daily
$10.19 Per Hr 
36 weeks
EduStaff Employee

Send a letter of interest and resume to:
Cheri Meier, Assistant Superintendent - HR
4406 N. Okemos Road
Okemos, MI  48864

Applications will be accepted until filled.

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Lunch Supervisors Needed at Kinawa

If you are interested in working at Kinawa as a Lunchroom Supervisor please contact
Lisa Bowen at Lisa.bowen@okemosk12.net or 706-4702.

Supervisors are responsible for keeping students safe during the lunch hour both in the cafeteria and outside on the
playground. Washing tables between lunches is also a part of the responsibilities of this position. Applicants should have a positive attitude, a good work ethic, and a love for
working with and interacting positively with students in the 5th and 6th grade age group.
Hours are 11:00 to 1:00 pm and will begin on Tuesday, August 28th. We will have two
lunches this year 11:25-11:55 and again 12:18-12:48. The pay rate is $10.45 per hour
and the number of hours per day is 2.00. Substitute positions are available and always
welcome!

We tend to need quite a few substitutes throughout the year. If you would like to be considered for a position, please email: lisa.bowen@okemosk12.net If you
have any questions you can contact Lisa Bowen at the email address or phone number above.

Department of Food & Nutrition

Food Service Worker/Cashier

Okemos High School          

POSITION: Food Service Worker/Cashier

LOCATION: Okemos High School
HOURS: 9:15 - 1:00  3.75 Hours (start and stop time may vary based upon the different lunch schedules)
RATE OF PAY:    EduStaff Rate                         

DUTIES:                                                                              

• Prepare food items for sub station
• Cash/Prepare food on sub line at lunch time
• Complete food production record
• Work in dish area
• Keep work area clean, sanitized and organized.
• Assist in areas where needed, per Food Service Coordinator
• Assist with putting stock away/rotate stock
• Must work within the scheduled time

QUALIFICATIONS:          

• Valid ServSafe Certificate within 60 days. 
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.      
• Good math skills.
• Can read and follow written and verbal directions.
• Completes all required food production reports.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature, humidity and congested work area and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to complete repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Must be able to coordinate multi-tasks at once.
• Relates well with students, staff and parents.
• Displays a positive attitude in all phases of personal conduct.
• Basic computer skills
• Proficiently operates Point of Sale System.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• At least one year food service experience, helpful.                                                                                    

Anyone interested in the above vacancy, please submit written interest letter to Food Service Director at
4406 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864

FOOD SERVICE WORKERS

FOOD SERVICE WORKERS

Food & Nutrition Services

REQUIREMENTS:                                             

• Previous food service experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods, portion control, proper food handling and storage, inventory control and food ordering.
• Knowledge and experience in cash handling, cashiering. Good math skills.
• Knowledge of food safety laws and regulations.
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a school setting.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work for improvement.
• Ability to follow the requirements of school food service.
• Able to multi-task and make decisions in regards to food preparation.
• Working knowledge of school meal requirements.
• Valid ServSafe Certification within 60 days.

DUTIES:                                            

• Cook and serve meals to students in a friendly and pleasant manner.
• Prepare food, provide service, and perform other kitchen activities, including dishes, clean up, receiving, and stocking.
• Maintain high sanitary and safety standards in the kitchen and storage areas.
• Accurate cash handling and accounting for daily sales, including performing cashier duties.
• Work with Supervisors, Lead Cooks, Co-workers, and Director and Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition Services toward an effective and efficient food service operation.
• Perform duties at different sites in the district as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services.

HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Positions available range from 5.75 to 2.25 hours each day when school is in session.

Hours of work range from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. depending on the position.                                

BENEFITS AND SALARY: Starting at $10.00 per hour

APPLY AT:                                                   

Food and Nutrition Services Office
Okemos Public Schools
4406 Okemos Road
Okemos, MI 48864                 

Hours: Monday thru Friday  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:      Until filled

Before/After Care Assistant at Elementary Schools 

Before/After Care Assistant at Elementary Schools
7:00-9:00 AM and 3:15-6:00 PM except Early Release (one Wednesday a month) 1:30-6:00 PM
$10.00/hr.
*Position starts immediately

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with school age children in a childcare setting.
• Must be 18 years old

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in providing a safe environment for children in your care.
• Assist in providing/directing activities that enhance and encourage development of the children’s individual interests and talents.
• Assist in providing a comfortable and relaxed environment where children feel welcome and secure.
• Supervise assigned children.
• Follow the child care discipline policy.
• Attend all required staff meetings.
• Follow all school district and state child care licensing guidelines.
• Staff may be required to lift young children on occasion, weighing up to 40 pounds.

Submit cover letter and resume to Kim Burchman, Community Education Coordinator at kim.burchman@okemosk12.net

Applications accepted until filled.