GIRLS' JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL COACH

Season runs August thru October

The MS girls basketball coach will plan and run practices, coach/attend all games, regularly communicate with

student athletes and parents, keep schedule/calendar up to date.

Applicants should send a letter of interest to Sara Moilanen, Athletic Director, at moilanens@dbschools.us

Job Type: Part-time

Pay rate is determined by the Schedule B pay grid of the DBEA contract

DOLLAR BAY SCHOOL 

PART-TIME ELEMENTARY PARAPROFESSIONAL AND KITCHEN WORKER

Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools is seeking a part-time paraprofessional and kitchen worker. The employee will assist for two hours per day in the school kitchen, and assist for approximately 2.75 hours per day in the elementary school.  

Primary purpose: 

Under the direction of the principal, the employee will work closely with teaching staff, administrators, students, and other team members to assist in providing support to students and teacher(s) as needed. In addition, the employee will work under the supervision of the food service director to wash dishes and assist in the kitchen. 

Qualifications: 

The paraprofessional/kitchen worker must…

-Meet criminal history background check requirements. 

-Hold high school diploma. 

Responsibilities: 

The paraprofessional/kitchen worker will…

-Engage students in learning activities. 

-Supervise recess and/or meals. 

-Participate in staff development, meetings, or training as requested.

-Communicate regularly with teachers and administration.

-Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning, as directed by the teacher(s).

-Regularly employ positive behavior interventions and supports when shaping, addressing, and managing student behavior.

-Wash dishes and help with food prep and related tasks in the kitchen area. 

-Perform other duties as assigned.  

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

Physical requirements:

The paraprofessional/kitchen worker must be able to…

-Lift/Carry up to 40 lbs. 

-Sit/Stand/Walk for extended periods of time. 

-Be able to continuously talk and listen. 

-Bend/Squat/Reach/Kneel/Twist as needed. 

-Sit on and get up from the floor frequently. 

-Provide physical assistance to students as needed. 

Terms of employment:

-School year (9 months, 175-180 days)

-Wages according to the support staff contract (currently $16.50/hr for new hires)

-PTO: 3 personal, 10 sick, 5 snow

To apply, please email the following directly to Christina Norland: norlandc(at)dbschools.us:

-Letter of application 

-Resume 

-Contact info for three professional references 

-College transcripts, if applicable (unofficial OK) 

Deadline: Position open until filled. Applications requested by August 7, 2025.  Position may be filled before this date; if unfilled, applications may be accepted after this date.  

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(at)dbschools.us), DB-TC superintendent. 

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 "Start New Application." 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.