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Climax-Scotts Community Schools has the following position(s) available:  


NOTICE OF NON-DESCRIMINATION
The Board of Education shall comply with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education.  It is the policy of the Board that no professional staff member, classified employee, or candidate for such a position in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex or marital status, or disability, be discriminated against, excluded from any participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. For any related questions, please contact Doug Newington at 269-746-2401.

 

Central Office Administrative Assistant

Monday – Friday     12 Month Position
Salary Commensurate with Experience

Reports to:         Superintendent

Job Description:
Perform complex duties as a confidential administrative aide to the Superintendent, Business and Operations Departments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Central Office Assistant:

  • Make all necessary arrangements for travel and conference for Superintendent.
  • Assist in preparing and distributing a variety of documents, including but not limited to letters, memos, emails, acknowledgements, notices, forms, and reports.
  • Maintain official files and retrieval systems of the Board and Personnel.
  • Act as District’s FOIA/PERRA Coordinator.
  • Coordinate District Back to School Breakfast.  Compile employee packets and distribute.  Collect, sort, and implement changes returned.
  • Coordinate District End of Year Luncheon.  Maintain employee years of service, ordering necessary awards, compile perfect attendance awards.

Accounts Payable & Business Tasks:

  • Process some purchase orders, accounts receivable billings and accounts payable batches for the district.
  • Act as the point of contact for District 105/105c School of Choice Applications. 
  • Responsible for bi-annual notification of Schools of Choice information to local newspaper.
  • Act as the point of contact for District Student Release requests.  Maintain communication between resident district and desired district.
  • Order and maintain all office supplies, break room supplies and yearly paper order for District.
  • Reconcile district credit cards. 
  • Prepare petty cash, gate cash box, activity funds, and deposits as needed.

Payroll:

  • Collect and prep bi-weekly payroll timesheets for the district and forward them to KRESA.
  • Work with High School to ensure coaching contracts are processed for payment.
  • Prepare annual extra-duty contracts with input from building principals.
  • Prepare transportation routes average time spreadsheet annually.
  • Process bi-weekly payroll timesheets for District’s EDUStaff employees.  Maintain EDUStaff on-line portal, reviewing and approving all new subs for the district.  Communicate available subs to building secretaries.
  • Maintain payroll records and accounts to ensure wages are distributed in accordance with District’s master schedule/job duties.
  • Process ACA payroll files, uploading to SET SEG for compliance and tracking.
  • Keep records of benefit plan participation, insurance and pension plans, personnel transactions such as new hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews and terminations and employee statistics for government reporting.
  • Onboard new hires, reviewing contracts, retirement options, benefit selections with new staff.
  • Maintain Highly Qualified reports relating to teacher and instructional paraprofessional certification.
  • Maintain Teacher and Bus Driver seniority lists.
  • District Liaison for CHRISS (Fingerprints)
  • Enter all new employees in EFP, coordinate with supervisors on hiring dates and information.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required or Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or Associate’s degree with commensurate experience preferred.  Non-degree and prior experience will be considered.
  • Familiarity with school fund accounting procedures and systems preferred.
  • Demonstrate aptitude and ability for successful performance of the functions listed.
  • Outstanding skills at using technology and Microsoft Office Suite appropriately and efficiently.
  • Knowledge of PowerSchool, OnBase Document Retrieval/Workflow, EFP Financial and Human Resource System, preferred.
  • Skilled in effective professional oral and written communication with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Nothing discussed or shared within central office is to be discussed or shared outside of central office, unless requested by the Superintendent.
  • Ability to work both independently and cooperatively, and willingness to work with others as a team.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure from the public, workload, and employees.
  • Ability to work extended hours for attendance at evening district board meetings.

If interested, please submit the following information:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Three letters of reference/recommendation

Accepting online information only - please send above resume package to:

doug.newington@csschools.net

 

GSRP Director  beginning 2024-2025 school year
Monday - Thursday 8:30 – 3:30; Friday AM Plan Team Time  

Tasks Include:  

Planning lessons and activities along with the Pre-K Team

Follow the GSRP guidelines as outlined

Working with the team to conduct fall and spring home-visits; preparing paperwork as necessary

Hosting evening conferences and some evening Pre-K events

Other tasks as directed

Team professional development as needed

 

Personnel Expectations:

Facilitate arrival and departure of children and families in a pleasant, organized manner.

Show respect to children by listening attentively, responding, using eye contact, and getting on their level.

Use only positive discipline/guidance techniques as modeled by the Pre-K team and other staff.

New Hire:
Fingerprinting through FBI Licensing Vendor
TB Test

There are other documents to be completed at the time of hire.

 

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, transcripts & three letters of reference to the following:

teri.peters@csschools.net 

Deadline:  Until filled

Assistant Teacher for GSRP program beginning 2024-2025 school year
Monday - Thursday 8:30 – 3:30; Friday AM Plan Team Time  

Tasks Include:  

Planning lessons and activities along with the Pre-K Team

Follow the GSRP guidelines as outlined

Working with the team to conduct fall and spring home-visits; preparing paperwork as necessary

Hosting evening conferences and some evening Pre-K events

Other tasks as directed

Team professional development as needed

 

Personnel Expectations:

Facilitate arrival and departure of children and families in a pleasant, organized manner.

Show respect to children by listening attentively, responding, using eye contact, and getting on their level.

Use only positive discipline/guidance techniques as modeled by the Pre-K team and other staff.

New Hire:
Fingerprinting through FBI Licensing Vendor
TB Test

There are other documents to be completed at the time of hire.

 

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, & three letters of reference to the following:

teri.peters@csschools.net 

Deadline:  Until filled

 

 

CLIMAX-SCOTTS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NEEDS BUS DRIVERS!

High school diploma or equivalent required.  The individual must have: a valid Michigan drivers license, a positive driving record, and be able to obtain, within 60 days, a Commercial Driver's License with a P (passenger) and an S (school bus) endorsement. Must have the ability to manage students' behavior during transport, an excellent attendance record, be self-motivated, positive, and team-orientated with the ability to work cooperatively with staff and students. Must have the ability to read and understand maps. Must pass the State Skill Test, State Written Test, Department of Transportation physical and MDE Basic Training Program. Must be proficient in handling and maneuvering a school bus.  Training is provided.  

If interested, please contact:

Tim Bridges, Transportation Supervisor 
(269) 746-5130
tim.bridges@csschools.net.

 

 

NOTICE OF NON-DESCRIMINATION
The Board of Education shall comply with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education.  It is the policy of the Board that no professional staff member, classified employee, or candidate for such a position in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex or marital status, or disability, be discriminated against, excluded from any participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible for or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. For any related questions, please contact Doug Newington at 269-746-2401.

Jr./Sr. High School is seeking a part-time Paraprofessional.

Applicants must have passed the Work Keys test, OR hold an associate’s degree.

Candidates must enjoy working within a team and possess a positive attitude. Willing to learn our procedures and to support technology use with students. CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training) and experience working in an educational setting preferred.

The work schedule follows the school calendar, Monday-Friday, up to 29 hours per week.

Climax Scotts offers small class sizes, a dedicated and supportive administration, staff, and community, as well as an excellent, well-trained support staff who are committed to assisting teachers and students.

Send to Brent Cole, Jr./Sr. HS Principal

Accepting only online information to brent.cole@csschools.net

Please Include a Cover letter, resume, transcripts (if applicable), copy of Work Keys results (if applicable), and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Deadline: Until Filled

 

INTERNAL and EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Climax-Scotts Elementary

Full-Time General Ed Teacher /Third Grade

Climax-Scotts is seeking a highly qualified teacher to teach third grade beginning 2023 2024 school year.

This position is a permanent full-time position.

Applicants must have a valid Michigan Elementary Teaching Certificate and meet all federal and state requirements to be highly qualified. 

Our team has a positive school culture and a very supportive administration, staff, and community. Collaboration among all colleagues in a positive manner is essential to the team here at Climax-Scotts Elementary.

Accepting only online information to:

Teri.peters@csschools.net

Include: Please stack all below documents together in one file and scan to the above personnel.

Cover letter, resume, transcripts, copy of teaching certificate, and three letters of recommendation.

Deadline: Until Filled

Non-Discrimination Clause
It is the policy of this district to not discriminate in our programs, activities, or services by race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. For questions, concerns, or to report any potential violation please contact Superintendent Newington at 372 S. Main St., Climax, MI doug.newington@csschools.net, 269.746.2401.

Substitute Teachers Needed

Climax-Scotts Community Schools is looking for substitute teachers for both the Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School

Please apply using the following instructions:

 

  1. Go to EDUStaff
  2. Top left hand corner, click on "Start Application"
  3. Complete the online application

Questions or concerns? Call EDUStaff at 877.974.6338

 

The minimum requirements for a substitute teacher are:

  • Criminal background screening
  • Valid Michigan Sub Permit (Associates Degree/At least 60 credit hours in any program of study) 

OR

  • Criminal background screening
  • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Pay Scale:  Full Day $125.00  /  Half Day $65.00

Climax-Scotts Community Schools utilizes an outside staffing agency - EduStaff - to fill substitute teaching positions.  If you are interested in subbing, please visit the EduStaff website.

EDU Staff

Non-Discrimination Clause
It is the policy of this district to not discriminate in our programs, activities, or services by race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. For questions, concerns, or to report any potential violation please contact Superintendent Newington at 372 S. Main St., Climax, MI doug.newington@csschools.net, 269.746.2401.