Ludington Area School District Employee Handbook & Employment Opportunities

LASD Employee Handbook

Ludington Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin in the administration of its educational or admission policies, financial aid distribution, or other school programs. 

**Postings will remain open until they have been filled.

 

Non-Union Posting

Mental Health Provider Position

Ludington Elementary School is looking for a mental health provider  to provide mental health support for students through individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and consultation services. Candidate will report directly to a program coordinator and building principal. Work schedule will follow the school calendar, but may require additional time throughout the summer. 

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in one of the following areas:

• Social Work
• Marital Counseling
• Psychology
• Professional Counseling (not school counseling)
• Valid licensing in the state of Michigan
• Minimum of at least two(2) years experience working with children, preferably in a school-based environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete required training and adhere to all  requirements of the grant which are summarized in this section. 
• Implement evidence based practices to support students that meet early warning indicators based on academic, behavioral, and attendance data.. 
• Work collaboratively with the program coordinator and school staff to address barriers that interfere with academic success. 
• Provide daily individual, group, or family therapy as well as consultative services for students and their families.
• Maintain written and electronic documentation of all therapy and consultation sessions. 
• Establish and maintain positive and meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff. 
• Exhibit an ability to work within a professional learning community..
• Effectively and efficiently communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.

Qualified candidates should skillfully demonstrate the following competencies:

• The strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time.
• The strong desire and ability to build meaningful relationships with students and families in order to positively impact their school experience. 
• The ability to be self-directed and take initiative and ownership of their work.
• The ability to collaboratively create and execute clear and logical action plans to support at-risk students. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for support in the never-ending quest to deliver the vision of high quality subject-specific instruction in every class period of every day.
• The strong desire and commitment to be an outstanding addition to Ludington Elementary School.

Apply in writing, send a letter of interest, resume, three letters of recommendation, copies of certification and transcripts, to Mrs. Katie Eisinger, Ludington Elementary Principal, Ludington Area Schools, 809 E. Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, MI  49431, or email all application materials in one PDF to keisinger@lasd.net.

 

LHS BIRDFEEDER CAFE POSITIONS

Food Service Aide 6.0 Hour Positions (3) (FS2, FS10 & FS12)

Food Service Aide Ludington Elementary School ~ Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Duties include the preparation and serving of food, displaying great customer service. cleaning of kitchen, equipment and serving areas. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Sanitation class is required. Must be able to operate a computerized point of service cash processing machine. Must have ServSafe training and 6 hours of additional professional training yearly.  Apply in writing to Caryn Elam, Director of Child Nutrition Program. Email: celam@lasd.net.

 

LESPA Support Staff Positions

Aide Positions

LES Aide (LES4) 6.0 hours per school day - Title I Math: 4.75 hours – work with small groups of K-2 students, manage lessons and activities and coordinate with classroom teachers to support classroom work based on individual student data. Attend math workshops offered through the ESD. Training required: AV Math Recovery. Must be highly qualified. Student Supervision: 1.25 hour - May include outdoor/indoor recess, lunch supervision, before and after school supervision, or office coverage. Other duties as assigned by the school principal. Tentative Hours - 7:30 am - 3:35 pm with breaks throughout. *Actual hours may differ depending on the needs of students and teachers. Apply in writing to Principal Katie Eisinger via email keisinger@lasd.net.

LES Aide (LES12) 6.0 hours: At-Risk- 4.0 hours. Highly qualified. Work with K-2 students and staff to plan and facilitate literacy interventions. Requires knowledge of or training in effective literacy instruction and assessment (e.g., Fountas and Pinnell, Logic of English, IDI, etc.). General supervision-2.0 hours May include outdoor/indoor recess, lunch supervision, before and after school supervision, or office coverage. Other duties as assigned by the school principal. Tentative Hours - 7:30 am - 3:45 pm with breaks throughout. *Actual hours may differ depending on the needs of students and teachers. Apply in writing to Principal Katie Eisinger via email keisinger@lasd.net.

LES Aide (LES27) - 6 hours per school day. Must be Highly Qualified and CPI trained. Special Education 3  hours per school day. General student supervision 3 hours per school day. Duties will include assisting student(s) to stay on task and redirect attention when needed. Special attention may need to be provided during non-academic activities such as recess, lunch and transition times. Implement behavior plans and document student behavior. *Actual hours may differ depending on the needs of students and teachers. Apply in writing to Principal Katie Eisinger via email keisinger@lasd.net.

LES Aide (LES29) - 6 hours per school day. Must be Highly Qualified. General student supervision 4 hours per school day. At-risk duties 2 hours per school day. Duties include student supervision during morning arrival, recess, lunch and dismissal. Behavioral and academic support for students which may involve classroom support, monitoring and supervising sensory breaks, recess coordinator, or individual/small group support. Other duties assigned based on student need. *Actual hours may differ depending on the needs of students and teachers. Apply in writing to Principal Katie Eisinger via email keisinger@lasd.net.

LHS Aide (LHS42) - 6 hours per school day. Special education 1:1 aide. This position entails working one on one with a student receiving special education services, assisting with academics and providing sensory breaks. CPI training required for this position. Additional duties as assigned. Apply to Principal Steve Forsberg via email sforsberg@lasd.net.

 

 

Substitute Bus Driver Opportunities

Ludington Area Schools is looking to hire part-time bus drivers. This position starts at $18.58 per hour with summers off, no nights, weekends, or holidays. This is a perfect job for a semi-retired person, a stay-at-home parent, someone needing a little extra cash, etc. We provide paid training and help the new hire obtain a CDL-B driver's license. Please call Deb Wilsey, Transportation Director at 231-845-3890 or email dwilsey@lasd.net if you are interested, know someone that might be interested or have any questions.

Child Nutrition Program Opportunities

For more information on substitute opportunities in the Child Nutrition Center contact Caryn Elam, Child Nutrition Program Director, Ludington Area Schools, 809 E Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 or by email: celam@lasd.net.   

Support Staff Opportunities

For more information on substituting for support staff positions please call Amy Anderson, Ludington Area School District, 809 E. Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, MI  49431 at 231-845-7303  or email aanderson@lasd.net.

 

 

Enviro-Clean Custodial Positions

Ludington Job Posting

 

Interested in working as a Substitute Teacher? Please apply using the following instructions:

1. On your phone or a computer browser, navigate to EDUStaff
2. In the top right hand corner, click on Start Application
3. Complete the online application
Questions or concerns? Call EDUStaff  at 877.974.6338
 
Thank you for your interest in Ludington Area Schools! The Ludington Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disabling condition. The Ludington Board of Education has adopted policies which support the regulations of Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974.

The use or possession of marijuana is prohibited for all school-related off-campus business or events. This prohibition includes volunteers, substitutes, and company representatives while working on behalf of Ludington Area Schools.

Marijuana use remains illegal and fully criminalized according to federal law, and Ludington Area Schools is subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. In addition, our Board Policy prohibits the unlawful use or possession of controlled substances, illicit drugs, and alcohol on school property.

Employees and students who violate this policy prohibiting the use or possession of illegal drugs while on school district property will continue to be subject to legal and disciplinary action.