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Dollar Bay Employment Opportunities

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES BELOW

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NIGHT CUSTODIAN

 

Primary purpose

Under the direction of the superintendent and head custodian/maintenance director, the custodian will keep the school building neat, clean, free of clutter, and safe.

 Qualifications

The school custodian must:

  • Meet criminal history background check requirements.

  • Demonstrate a positive, hard-working attitude.

  • Hold a high school diploma or GED. 

 Responsibilities (Other duties as assigned) 

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. 

The custodian will:

  • Clean and sanitize restrooms and refill dispensers using established practices. 

  • Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean trash containers; clean/scrub desks, counters, and tables; replace light bulbs.

  • Clean and tidy assigned areas on all school days

    • Lunchroom floors

    • All elementary classrooms and classroom bathrooms

    • All elementary wing hallways and bathrooms, lobby 

    • Elementary Teacher’s lounge 

    • Gym following athletic games

  • Report areas/items requiring fixing/maintenance/replacement, as well as any safety concerns, to maintenance director. 

  • Attend to emergencies and other needs that arise as necessary/as requested. 

  • Lock and unlock building as required; secure building when not in use, checking for unlocked doors and open windows; turn off lights. 

Summer option TBD: If summer hours are provided: deep-clean classrooms, hallways, stairwells, and other areas as directed. 

 Physical requirements

The custodian must be able to:

  • Lift/Carry heavy objects.

  • Move furniture, equipment, supplies and tools. 

  • Bend/Squat/Reach/Kneel/Twist/Scrub/Sweep/Vacuum/Mop.

  • Climb ladders.

  • Use chemicals, such as approved cleaning chemicals, on a regular basis.

  • Safely operate job-related machinery. 

 Terms of employment

  • Night Custodian: 9 months or 12 months (Summer-TBD) 

  • Wages according to negotiated contract 

  • Paid Time Off: according to negotiated contract 

 Schedule

School year: M-F 3:45 p.m.-9:00 p.m., with additional time for basketball games

Summer hours possible. TBD. 

One 15-minute paid break.  

(Hourly employees are expected to do job duties at all times when not on scheduled break.)

 Deadline

Position open until filled. Applications requested by Friday, January 30, 2026. Position may be filled before this date; if unfilled, applications may be accepted after this date.

Email letter of interest, resume, and contact info for 2-3 references DIRECTLY to Christina Norland at norlandc(at)dbschools.us 

  

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

We are always seeking substitute teachers! Subbing at DB-TC can be very fun and rewarding. If you are interested in subbing at DB-TC, please click here and click on green "Start” button. Qualifications for subbing are a minimum of 60 semester credit hours from an accredited two or four year college or university (2.0 grade point or higher) or a valid Michigan teaching certificate, and passing a criminal history background check and employment unprofessional conduct background check. Find additional helpful info on the CCISD website.  

APPRENTICE TEACHER 

The role of an apprentice teacher at DB-TC is to learn how to become an effective teacher while working directly with students and a mentor teacher to help provide high quality, mission aligned education for students. Apprentice teachers are enrolled in coursework with a leading Education Preparation Provider (EPP), preferably in a facilitated program like Talent Together, leading to Michigan teacher certification. The role is for one full school year upon which, with the satisfactory completion of the registered apprenticeship and EPP coursework and with passage of the Michigan Teacher Certification Test, the apprentice teacher would be eligible to become a full-time, certified teacher at DB-TC. 

 Primary purpose 
Through authentic practice alongside a qualified mentor teacher, an apprentice teacher will learn and develop in the practice of teaching. The apprentice teacher will be coached and developed by a mentor teacher, whose classroom they are assigned to. The apprentice teacher is under direct supervision of the mentor teacher and reports to the school’s principal. 

 Qualifications

  • Maintain participation in EPP and meet all attendance and professional conduct requirements as established by the EPP and school district 

  • Maintain a minimum grade point average as required by the EPP 

  • Pass Michigan Test for Teacher Certification

  • Remain employed by school district 

  • Continue to complete competencies as scheduled by the on-the-job training schedule 

  • Effective positive communication skills 

  • Be committed to conflict resolution work with other staff members 

  • Be committed to learning about and implementing the mission and vision of the district and certification program 

  • Be able to perform the physical responsibilities of the role

 Responsibilities

  • Show continual progress on competencies as outlined in on-the-job learning standards 

  • Help maintain a safe, secure, and healthy educational environment in the classroom

  • Work with a mentor teacher to implement curricula, including developing and/ or customizing lesson plans, delivering lessons, analyzing student work, and assessing student progress towards academic standards.

  • Engage with the students to actively facilitate their learning with gradually increasing instructional responsibilities with the support of a mentor teacher over the course of the year

  • Work with the mentor teacher to develop and practice communication with families in accordance with district, state and federal expectations and requirements

  • Report abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter school system employee

  • Complete coursework and training as directed by an education preparation and training program, such as Talent Together

  • Participate in all required district professional development and other meetings as required by school leadership

  • Comply with all IEPs, 504s, and other legally required plans for students 

 Terms of employment 
Full-time/40 hours per week during the regular school calendar year. Compensation is $34,400 for the year. Standard benefits include paid time off, paid school closures, and healthcare. 

 This is how to apply
 Please email cover letter, resume, and references DIRECTLY to Christina Norland (norlandc@dbschools.us), DB-TC superintendent. IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF THE EPP PROGRAM, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.