Employment

Y5s Part-Time Classroom Assistant (Paraprofessional)

Walden Green Montessori in Spring Lake, Michigan is seeking a warm, positive, and collaborative classroom assistant to join our educational team. In this role, an assistant works closely with a lead teacher to foster an engaging and supportive environment. We are looking for an encouraging individual who builds students' confidence and an appreciative team player who values the vision and mission of Walden Green. A knowledge of Montessori education is preferred but not required. To assist in our applicant screening process, please complete the Google form provided below. Upon reviewing the submitted information and responses, we will select applicants for a subsequent interview. If you do not receive a response from us, we appreciate your time and consideration for this position.

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 1 PM

Starting Wage: $15.00

Apply for the Classroom Assistant Position: https://forms.gle/81JQZ7ykzvw39mvm6

Long-Term Substitute: Part-Time Special Education Resource Room Teacher

Walden Green Montessori in Spring Lake, Michigan is seeking a long-term substitute to work as a part-time resource room teacher until June 11th. A knowledge of special education is preferred but not required.

Core Responsibilities:

Provide consistent, high-quality, specialized instruction and emotional/behavioral support to students with disabilities.
Ensure all accommodations, modifications, and legal requirements of student plans are maintained.
Deliver pre-planned or independently developed differentiated lesson plans tailored to diverse learning profiles and exceptionalities.
Provide specialized instruction aligned directly with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives.
Utilize designated accommodations, assistive technology, and visual schedules.
Maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment using positive behavior supports.
Track student performance data and log progress toward IEP goals.

Other Details:

Time Period: Now until June 11th, 2027
Schedule: 20 hours per week
Required: at least 60 semester hours of college credit, fingerprinting/background check, training provided by WGM (i.e. mandated reporter, child abuse/neglect, emergency preparedness, food allergies/epipens, first aid/CPR, seclusion/restraint)

If you are interested, please send a resume to director@waldengreen.org.

Part-Time School Social Worker

Walden Green Montessori in Spring Lake, Michigan is seeking a part-time school social worker to join our educational team. In this role, the contracted school social worker will perform the following duties:

Support students’ academic and emotional success by providing direct counseling, developing behavioral interventions, and connecting families with essential resources to overcome barriers to learning.
Serve on the IEP (Individualized Education Program) team, providing mandated social work services and evaluating social and emotional development.
As needed, assess urgent safety and mental health concerns, including self-harm, trauma, or abuse.
Assist teachers in implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
Conduct assessments/evaluations to identify underlying barriers to a student's education.
When feasible, participate in “high-need” IEP or 504 Plan meetings.
“Lunch Bunch” Tier II Intervention (small group model focused on developing interpersonal skills with 2-6 students - once a week).

Qualifications and Skills:

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Valid Limited License Master of Social Work (LLMSW) or a full Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Approval from the MDE to practice in the state's educational settings.
Proven experience working with children or in an educational setting (especially those with autism spectrum disorders, emotional disabilities, or trauma).
Strong crisis management and conflict resolution skills.
Highly Desired Traits: A naturally positive, encouraging, and collaborative demeanor with a high level of patience and empathy.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with lead teachers, students, and parents.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Other Details:

Part-Time: 3-5 hours per week.
Required: fingerprinting/background checks training provided by WGM (i.e. mandated reporter, child abuse/neglect, emergency preparedness, food allergies/epipens, first aid/CPR).

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