Rochester Community Schools

Assist students with disabilities in classroom activities, support behavioral and physical needs, and help with instructional tasks. | High school diploma and experience or training in working with students with disabilities preferred. | CLASSIFICATION: CATEGORICAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION EMOITIONALLY IMPAIRED (EI) PARAEDUCATOR Hart Middle School 7 hours per day, 5 days per week Monday – Friday, following traditional 2025-2026 school year calendar $17.48/hour per current RPEA Master Agreement SALARY: $17.48/hour. The hourly wage will be paid from the Instructional Classification Schedule per the Rochester Paraeducator Association Master Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma • Experience with people/persons with disabilities and/or training in appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities preferred. • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, and to interact appropriately and effectively with students, parents, and staff. • Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and competence for assigned responsibilities, including ability to meet the physical and academic needs of students. • Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Building or Program Administrator and receives day-to-day direction from classroom teacher; program; resource teacher or Teacher Consultant. CALENDAR: Follows standard school calendar JOB GOAL: To provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in compliance with program philosophy and goals for the individual student(s). PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • *Takes direction for timely program delivery from building staff members responsible for student learning plans, including resource teacher, program teacher, teacher consultant, ancillary staff, and/or the general education classroom teacher. • *In accordance with the students’ learning program, assists with orientation, reading, music, art, physical education, and other curriculum tasks. • *Follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs. • *Assists with the development of instructional materials; demonstrates initiative and creativity with individual children and their program implementation, when appropriate. • *Assists with physical mobility, including assisting students getting off the bus, to the building, from the building, and on the bus. • *Assists with physical mobility, self-care and personal hygiene, and daily living activities such as toileting, feeding, catheterization, tube feeding, monitoring of medical support device, etc. • *Participates in physical activities which may be part of the students’ program and/or activities which may be unique to the student’s educational program including but not limited to lunch, recess, art and/or physical education • *Reports successes and difficulties with student learning plans to the appropriate special educator in an informative, timely, and professional manner. • Assists the teacher with routine classroom operations such as distributing and putting away materials, preparing bulletin boards, writing lessons on the board, preparing materials for classroom use, correcting student work; maintains and procures instructional materials, supplies, and resource materials. • Supervises and assists students while they are involved in activities other than in the classroom. • Performs other duties as assigned by special educators or building principal, as requested. • = Essential Job Functions Revised 2/14/9, 7/16/91, 8/1/94, 7/1/96, 2/99, 5/99, 2/02, reformatted 6/2015, 6.23 Notice of Nondiscrimination - Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible on the basis of such characteristics. Rochester Community Schools has designated the following individuals as Compliance Coordinators at 52585 Dequindre Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. Title II and Section 504 – Students: Pasquale Cusumano, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary and Adult Education, (248) 726-3131; Equal Employment Opportunity/Section 504 for non-students: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, (248)726-3118; Title IX Coordinator: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, (248)726-3118.

Provide academic, social, and emotional support to high school students, including college and career guidance. | Requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate or school counselor license, a master's degree in counseling, and three years of successful teaching experience. | January 20, 2026 We announce the following SECONDARY TEACHING vacancy in Rochester Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year. Applications will be accepted until filled. STONEY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR 1.0 FTE QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an NT endorsement or a School Counselor License. • Masters degree in counseling or school counseling • Three years of successful teaching experience. • Ability and skills necessary to organize, maintain and evaluate programs for students. • Has a knowledge of child development and learning theories. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. SALARY: Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application at: https://rochester.schoolspring.com/ If you are a current Rochester Community Schools employee apply as an internal applicant. A letter of interest outlining your current assignments, and a copy of your Michigan Teaching Certificate should be included. If you are not a current Rochester Community Schools employee you must complete the entire application process. SELECTION PROCESS: Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon experience, qualifications, and professional attributes. REPORTS TO: Building Principal JOB GOAL: School counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors create a school culture of success for all. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • Advising a student on credits required to successfully complete the district graduation requirements. • Monitor students' overall academic performance and collaborating with staff members to develop necessary academic supports for students. • Consult with individual students/parents to discuss academic gaps and explore potential supports or interventions. • Deliver core curriculum lessons or supporting individual students with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors standards that equip students with the necessary test-taking, time management and/or organization tools to be successful. • Participate as an active member of the school's building support team to support student success. • Deliver course survey options and information and support students in the course selection progress based on their academic goals, after high school plans and to promote maximizing their opportunities. • Perform schedule adjustments as needed and graduation credit checks. • Meet with new students to the district, create a schedule, support them in the transition and transfer their previous high school credits into the district student information system. • Administers state testing, e.g. SAT and PSAT. Administers Advanced Placement testing. • Attend Individual Educational Planning meetings for students with Special Education services and supports. Support the IEP scheduling process. • Assist students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults, along with the developing interpersonal communication skills. • Assisting students who may be experiencing difficult life circumstances and aid in the development of healthy coping strategies for successful school and life transitions. • Connect students and families with community resources through referrals. • Communicate and collaborate with administration and teachers to support the emotional and mental health of students. • Helps with the coordination of the transition programming of incoming 9th graders to high school. • Deliver core curriculum lessons or individual support aligned to the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors that equip students to become positive members of their school and community. • Arrange parental conferences, as needed and serves as liaison between parents, administration and teachers. • Through classroom, small group, and individual student planning, assisting students in developing a post-secondary plan, also known as an Educational Development Plan, that is required for all students starting seventh grade. • Deliver career assessments and core curriculum lessons aligned to the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors that assist students in identifying personal characteristics that lead to potential career opportunities. • Assist students in post-secondary research to identify training/educational opportunities that lead to the necessary skills/certifications/licensure to pursue a career. • Meets with administration on a regular basis and supports administration with scheduling, special projects and by serving on committees. • Participate in professional organizations and serve in leadership roles. • Networks and collaborates with community agencies as needed to support students' wellbeing and academic success, as needed. • Supports and contributes to building family communication with updates from the counseling office. • Performs other duties as assigned by building administration. Responsibilities of a high school counselor also include: • Support students in the college application process which includes writing letters of recommendation for students for college admission or scholarship purposes. • Facilitates college representative visits, military exploration opportunities and financial aid workshops/assistance for students and parents, as well as organizing and delivering college fairs. • Advise students on potential Career and Technical Education opportunities that provide them with career exploration, work-based learning experiences and opportunities to earn certifications and credentials leading to entry-level employment. • Advise students on dual enrollment opportunities and/or early/middle college opportunities. Responsibilities of a middle school counselor also include: • Provide counseling and guidance to students individually or in groups on a range of issues such as academic performance, career exploration, social skills, self-esteem, bullying, conflict resolution, and mental health. • Works with students and staff on mindfulness and positive behavioral strategies. • Collaborate with teachers and other school staff to identify and address student needs and develop strategies to support their success. • Develop and implement programs and services that support the social, emotional, and academic needs of middle school students. • Provide crisis intervention services to students who are experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties. Adopted 5/23

Assist students with disabilities in classroom and daily activities, following teacher instructions and behavioral plans. | High School Diploma and experience or training with students with disabilities preferred. | CLASSIFICATION: CATEGORICAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION EMOITIONALLY IMPAIRED (EI) PARAEDUCATOR Hart Middle School 7 hours per day, 5 days per week Monday - Friday, following traditional 2025-2026 school year calendar $17.48/hour per current RPEA Master Agreement SALARY: $17.48/hour. The hourly wage will be paid from the Instructional Classification Schedule per the Rochester Paraeducator Association Master Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma • Experience with people/persons with disabilities and/or training in appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities preferred. • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, and to interact appropriately and effectively with students, parents, and staff. • Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and competence for assigned responsibilities, including ability to meet the physical and academic needs of students. • Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Building or Program Administrator and receives day-to-day direction from classroom teacher; program; resource teacher or Teacher Consultant. CALENDAR: Follows standard school calendar JOB GOAL: To provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in compliance with program philosophy and goals for the individual student(s). PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • *Takes direction for timely program delivery from building staff members responsible for student learning plans, including resource teacher, program teacher, teacher consultant, ancillary staff, and/or the general education classroom teacher. • *In accordance with the students' learning program, assists with orientation, reading, music, art, physical education, and other curriculum tasks. • *Follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs. • *Assists with the development of instructional materials; demonstrates initiative and creativity with individual children and their program implementation, when appropriate. • *Assists with physical mobility, including assisting students getting off the bus, to the building, from the building, and on the bus. • *Assists with physical mobility, self-care and personal hygiene, and daily living activities such as toileting, feeding, catheterization, tube feeding, monitoring of medical support device, etc. • *Participates in physical activities which may be part of the students' program and/or activities which may be unique to the student's educational program including but not limited to lunch, recess, art and/or physical education • *Reports successes and difficulties with student learning plans to the appropriate special educator in an informative, timely, and professional manner. • Assists the teacher with routine classroom operations such as distributing and putting away materials, preparing bulletin boards, writing lessons on the board, preparing materials for classroom use, correcting student work; maintains and procures instructional materials, supplies, and resource materials. • Supervises and assists students while they are involved in activities other than in the classroom. • Performs other duties as assigned by special educators or building principal, as requested. • = Essential Job Functions Revised 2/14/9, 7/16/91, 8/1/94, 7/1/96, 2/99, 5/99, 2/02, reformatted 6/2015, 6.23 Notice of Nondiscrimination - Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible on the basis of such characteristics. Rochester Community Schools has designated the following individuals as Compliance Coordinators at 52585 Dequindre Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. Title II and Section 504 - Students: Pasquale Cusumano, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary and Adult Education, (248) 726-3131; Equal Employment Opportunity/Section 504 for non-students: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, (248)726-3118; Title IX Coordinator: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, (248)726-3118.

Teach 2nd grade students, develop lesson plans, and manage classroom activities. | Must hold a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in the area of responsibility, with appropriate endorsement, and a Bachelor's Degree in the major study area. | January 12, 2026 We announce the following TEACHING vacancy in Rochester Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year. Applications will be accepted until filled. 2nd GRADE TEACHER HAMPTON ELEMENTARY 1.0 FTE QUALIFICATIONS: • Must hold valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in area of responsibility with appropriate endorsement. • Bachelor's Degree in area of major study. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. SALARY: Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through the Rochester Community Schools website at: https://rochester.schoolspring.com/ If you are a current Rochester Community Schools employee apply as an internal applicant, a letter of interest outlining your current assignments should be included. SELECTION PROCESS: Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon experience, qualifications, and professional attributes.

Assist students with disabilities in various classroom activities and support their individual learning plans. | High school diploma or higher education, experience with students with disabilities preferred, and ability to perform physical and personal care activities. | CLASSIFICATION: INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE PARAEDUCATOR Location: Hart Middle School 7 hours per day, 5 days per week Monday - Friday, following traditional 2025-26 school year calendar $15.94/hour per current RPEA Master Agreement SALARY: $15.94/hour. The hourly wage will be paid from the Instructional Classification Schedule per the Rochester Paraeducator Association Master Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma • Completed at least two years of higher education in an approved program (transcripts required) *, OR Received an Associate's or higher degree (transcripts required), OR Passed state or local test designed to demonstrate knowledge and ability in subject area as defined by NCLB requirements. (test results required) (Example: ETS ParaPro Assessment or MTTC-Professional Readiness Exam). • Experience with people/persons with disabilities and/or training in appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities preferred. • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, and to interact appropriately and effectively with students, parents, and staff. • Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and competence for assigned responsibilities, including ability to meet the physical and academic needs of students. • Minimum typing skills of 60-65 wpm. • Successful completion of district provided training modules needed to perform daily captioning. • Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Building or Program Administrator and receives day-to-day direction from classroom teacher; program; resource teacher or Teacher Consultant. CALENDAR: Follows standard school calendar JOB GOAL: To provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in compliance with program philosophy and goals for the individual student(s). PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: • *Takes direction for timely program delivery from building staff members responsible for student learning plans, including resource teacher, program teacher, teacher consultant, ancillary staff, and/or the general education classroom teacher. • *In accordance with the students' learning program, assists with orientation, reading, music, art, physical education, and other curriculum tasks. • *Follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs. • *Assists with the development of instructional materials; demonstrates initiative and creativity with individual children and their program implementation, when appropriate. • *Assists with physical mobility, including assisting students getting off the bus, to the building, from the building, and on the bus. • *Assists with physical mobility, self-care and personal hygiene, and daily living activities such as toileting, feeding, catheterization, tube feeding, monitoring of medical support device, etc. • *Participates in physical activities which may be part of the students' program and/or activities which may be unique to the student's educational program including but not limited to lunch, recess, art and/or physical education • *Reports successes and difficulties with student learning plans to the appropriate special educator in an informative, timely, and professional manner. • Assists the teacher with routine classroom operations such as distributing and putting away materials, preparing bulletin boards, writing lessons on the board, preparing materials for classroom use, correcting student work; maintains and procures instructional materials, supplies, and resource materials. • Supervises and assists students while they are involved in activities other than in the classroom. • Performs other duties as assigned by special educators or building principal, as requested. • = Essential Job Functions APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through the Rochester Community Schools website at: https://rochester.schoolspring.com/ Revised 2/14/9, 7/16/91, 8/1/94, 7/1/96, 2/99, 5/99, 2/02, reformatted 6/2015, 6.23 Notice of Nondiscrimination - Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible on the basis of such characteristics. Rochester Community Schools has designated the following individuals as Compliance Coordinators at 52585 Dequindre Rd., Rochester, MI 48307. Title II and Section 504 - Students: Pasquale Cusumano, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary and Adult Education, (248) 726-3131; Equal Employment Opportunity/Section 504 for non-students: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, (248)726-3118; Title IX Coordinator: David Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, (248)726-3118.

Teach and support emotionally impaired high school students in a specialized classroom setting. | Must have a valid Michigan teaching certificate with SE endorsement and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. | January 6, 2026 We announce the following SPECIAL EDUCATION vacancy at in the Rochester Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year. Applications will be accepted until filled. Emotionally Impaired High School Teacher Stoney Creek High School 1.0 FTE QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in area of responsibility. • Must have SE edorsement • Bachelor's Degree in area of major study. • Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. SALARY: Per Rochester Education Association Master Agreement APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through the Rochester Community Schools website: https://rochester.schoolspring.com/ SELECTION PROCESS: Selection of an individual to fill this vacancy is determined by the appropriate administrators based upon experience, qualifications, and professional attributes.