Dowagiac Union Schools

 

Employment Opportunities     

Dowagiac Union Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 
ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPERVISORY POSITIONS



SISTER LAKES ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL (GR. K-5)

Requirements
•M.A. in education or related field
•At least five years of successful classroom teaching
•Experience in working with a diverse student population
•Strong collaborative leadership and organizational skills
•Commitment and ability to integrate Multimedia Technology into the learning process
•Administrative certification or the ability to obtain
•Commitment to strong parent communication/involvement

Preferences
•Understanding of and commitment to School Improvement Process
•Knowledge of curriculum and instruction strategies in core and content areas
•General understanding of school finance and budgeting

Deadline to Apply:    July 30, 2010 or until position can be filled

Starting Date:  August 2010

Salary:   205 days; salary negotiable

Send resume and letter of interest to:
Dr. Mark Daniel, Superintendent
Dowagiac Union Schools
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone: 269-782-4402 or Fax: 269-782-3152


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CERTIFIED POSITIONS


To download a blank Application for Employment for all Certified Positions:
8click here

KINDERGARTEN ~ JUSTUS GAGE ELEMENTARY

Requirements
•State of Michigan Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain
•Highly Qualified as per NCLB
•Must have ZA endorsement

Preferences
•Strong background/knowledge in literacy development
•Building Blocks training
•Ability and desire to work as a member of a team
•Understanding of cooperative learning, problem solving, integrated writing, Blooms Taxonomy
•Ability to integrate 21st Century technology into the curriculum
•Ability to relate to a diverse student population
•Understanding of developmentally appropriate curriculum
•Knowledge of DIBELS assessments

Deadline to Apply:    July 30, 2010 or as soon as position can be filled

Salary:   Per the Master Contract

Contact:
Marcy Hendress, Principal
Justus Gage Elementary
301 Oak Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone: 269-782-4400 or Fax: 269-782-3152

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SPECIAL EDUCATION (CI, EI LD) Dowagiac Middle School

Requirements
•Endorsement in Special Education (CI, EI or LD)
•Current State of Michigan Teaching Certificate or the ability to obtain
•Must meet NCLB Highly Qualified Status
•Must be certified in a Core Area

Preferences
•Ability to work as a member of a team
•Understanding of cooperative learning, problem solving, integrated writing
•Ability to relate to a diverse student population
•Understanding of least restrictive environment and team teaching
•Experience with the IEP process highly desirable
•Ability to incorporate 21st Century technology into instruction
•Understanding of Assessment and Differentiated Instruction

Deadline to Apply:    August 2, 2010 or as soon as position can be filled

Salary:   Per the Master Contract

Contact:
Mike Frazier, Co-Principal
Matt Severin, Co-Principal
Dowagiac Middle School
57072 Riverside Drive
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone: 269-782-4400 or Fax: 269-782-3152

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-All certified applicants for other positions not posted here can establish a current applicant file by sending a resume and cover letter to:

Dr. Mark Daniel, Superintendent
Dowagiac Union Schools
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047-1743

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NON-CERTIFIED/CO-CURRICULAR POSITIONS

 
For your convenience we have created the following links:
1)  To download a blank Application for Employment for all Non-Certified Positions:
8click here
2)  To download a blank Coaching Assignment Application: 8click here 
       [You will need Adobe Acrobat to access these pdf forms.]


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**INTERNAL POSTING ONLY**  Kindergarten Chairperson

Preferences
•Good organizational skills
•Effective communication skills, both oral and written
•Available to attend and hold meetings after school, both district and department
•Good attention to details
•Ability to organize and manage committees
•Knowledge of innovative programs for young children

Deadline to Apply:    July 30, 2010 or until the position can be filled

Contract Amount:   Per the Master Contract

Starting Date:  2010-11 school year

Contact:
Patti Brallier, Asst. Supt. Curriculum/Instruction
Dowagiac Union Schools
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone: 269-782-4416 or 269-782-3152 fax

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VARSITY BASEBALL HEAD COACH

Preferences
•Previous coaching experience
•Demonstrated ability to relate to young men and serve as a positive role model
•Experience working with multi-cultural and racially diverse student/athletes
•Outstanding communication abilities
•Ability to establish reasonable and consistent expectations for performance and conduct of students/athletes
•Willingness to make a year-round commitment to the program
•Demonstrated ability to direct and work with cohesive staff
•Ability to practice after school beginning at 3:00 p.m. each day

Deadline to Apply:    As soon as the position can be filled

Salary:   Per the Master Contract

Starting Date:  March 14, 2011 (Preseason/Offseason work must begin earlier)

Contact:
Scott Lawler, Athletic Director
Dowagiac Union Schools
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone: 269-782-4470 or Fax: 269-782-9518

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TWO (2) MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL COACHES (One 7th grade and One 8th grade)

Preferences
•Previous coaching experience
•Demonstrated ability to relate to young women and serve as a positive role model
•Experience working with multi-cultural and racially diverse student/athletes
•Outstanding communication abilities
•Ability to establish reasonable and consistent expectations for performance and conduct of students/athletes
•Willingness to make a year-round commitment to the program
•Demonstrated ability to direct and work with cohesive staff

Deadline to Apply:    As soon as the position can be filled

Salary:   Per the Master Contract

Starting Date:  August 30, 2010 (Preseason/Offseason work must begin earlier)

Contact:
Scott Lawler, Athletic Director
Dowagiac Union Schools
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone: 269-782-4470 or Fax: 269-782-9518

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(3) REGULAR ROUTE BUS DRIVERS

Requirements

•Good communication skills
•Currently possess a CDL license with the proper endorsements for a school bus driver and pass a school bus driver physical
•Ability to relate to students, parents and staff

Deadline to Apply:    Until filled

Salary:   Per Contract

Starting Date:  August 2010

Contact:
Kevin Kelm, Transportation Supervisor
Dowagiac Union Schools
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone: 269-782-4482 or Fax: 269-782-2027

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(3) SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS

Requirements

•Good communication skills
•Currently possess a CDL license with the proper endorsements for a school bus driver and pass a school bus driver physical
•Ability to relate to students, parents and staff

Deadline to Apply:    Until filled

Salary:   Hourly wage

Starting Date:  August 2010

Contact:
Kevin Kelm, Transportation Supervisor
Dowagiac Union Schools
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
Phone: 269-782-4482 or Fax: 269-782-2027

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Attention 2010-11 Substitute Teachers:

Dowagiac Union Schools contracts substitute teachers through PESG.  Please contact them directly at 866-782-7277 or www.contractsubs.com to get information and sign up.

Dowagiac Substitute Teacher Handbook (9/2009)


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GENERAL APPLICATIONS


-All other applications or resume and cover letter can be sent to:

Dowagiac Union Schools
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047-1743

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