Employment Information
Ludington Area School District Employee Handbook & Employment Opportunities
Ludington Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin in the administration of its educational or admission policies, financial aid distribution, or other school programs.
**Postings will remain open until they have been filled.
Administrative Posting
Curriculum Director
SALARY RANGE: $109,117- $120,342.
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LEA Postings
Ludington High School Science Teacher
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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Ludington High School Health & Physical Education Teacher
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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Ludington High School Social Studies Teacher
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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Ludington High School English Teacher
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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Ludington High School Guidance Counselor
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of experience.
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OJ DeJonge Middle School Special Education Teacher
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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OJ DeJonge Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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OJ DeJonge Middle School Industrial Arts Teacher
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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Ludington Elementary Teacher (2 Postings)
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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Ludington Elementary Title I Reading Interventionist
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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Ludington Elementary Music Teacher
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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Ludington Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Base salary - $44,350 but salary based upon years of teaching experience.
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LESPA Support Staff Positions
Aide Positions
Central Business Office Receptionist/Accounts Payable Clerk - 12-month full time position. This position is responsible for general receptionist duties as well as tasks related to accounts payable/receivable activities. The successful candidate must be able to provide exemplary customer service, be able to multi-task, function independently and have a good understanding of basic math and accounting practices. Other duties may be assigned. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Apply with letter of interest, resume and three letters of recommendation to Laura Jacobs, Director of Business Services, Ludington Area School District, 809 E Tinkham Avenue, Ludington MI 49431. Application materials should be submitted as one (1) PDF attachment to: ljacobs@lasd.net.
LES Aide (LES12) - 6 hours per school day. At-Risk 4 hours per school day and general student supervision 2 hours per school day. Duties include working with students in grades Kindergarten - 2 and staff to plan and facilitate literacy interventions. Requires a knowledge of or training in effective literacy instruction and assessments. Must be highly qualified. Student supervision may include in/outdoor recess, lunch time, before/after school and office coverage. Other duties as assigned by the school principal. Tentative hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Actual hours pay differ depending on the needs of students and teachers. Apply in writing to Principal Katie Eisinger via email keisinger@lasd.net.
OJ DeJonge Student Aide (OJ31) - 6 hours special education 1:1 student aide. Must be Highly Qualified and CPI trained. Duties will include assisting student to stay on task and redirect attention when needed. Implement behavior plans and document student behavior. Tentative hours 7:40 a.m. - 2:50 p.m. with breaks throughout. Apply in writing to Principal Mike Hart via email mhart@lasd.net.
Ludington High School Student Aide (LHS42) - 6 hours special education aide. This position entails working with a student receiving special education services in a 1:1 capacity assisting with academics and providing sensory breaks. CPI training or willingness to become trained is required for this position. Other duties assigned based on student needs or as assigned by administrator. Apply in writing to Principal Steve Forsberg via email sforsberg@lasd.net.
Non-Union Postings
Mental Health Provider
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LHS Student Success Coordinator
This position works directly with students to improve academics, attendance, and minor behaviors. Duties include supervising students during school and at after-school activities, supervision of detention and in-school suspension, tutoring, monitoring student progress, and communicating with parents. Preference to candidates with experience working in a school environment.
Apply in writing with a letter of interest, resume and three letters of recommendation to Mr. Steve Forsberg, Principal, Ludington High School, Ludington Area School District, 809 E Tinkham Avenue, Ludington MI 49431. Application materials should be submitted as one (1) PDF attachment to: sforsberg@lasd.net.
District Substitute Teacher Posting
This position will serve as a substitute teacher across the district and will report on a daily basis regardless of whether there are substitute openings available. The successful candidate must be Michigan Teacher Certified and Highly Qualified with BA (English) or BX (Language Arts) and/or DX (Science) or DI (Integrated Science) endorsements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate learning for middle level students.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction and engage students in the learning process.
- Establish classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of the district curriculum and support the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports system.
- Support non-academic needs through the student support network district system of all students in order to remove barriers that interfere with academic success.
- Exhibit an ability to work within the Professional Learning Communities method of curriculum development.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Additional Qualifications: Qualified candidate should skillfully demonstrate the following competencies:
- The strong desire to achieve outstanding results in a short amount of time;
- The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students in order to exert academic press and influence;
- The skill and willingness to leverage the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional and health needs are addressed;
- The ability to collaboratively create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning;
- The capacity to rigorously create and sustain a well- orchestrated system of on-going data collection and analysis to inform a continuously responsive and adaptive system of tiered instruction attentive to student’s specific academic needs;
- The capacity to align curriculum, instruction and assessments while responding to individual needs of students;
- The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches or administrators for instructional support in the never- ending quest to deliver the vision of high quality subject- specific instruction in every class period of every day.
Apply in writing with a letter of interest, copies of certification, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to Mr. Michael Hart, Principal, OJ DeJonge Middle School, Ludington Area School District, 809 E Tinkham Avenue, Ludington MI 49431. Application materials should be submitted as one (1) PDF attachment to: mhart@lasd.net. Anticipated start date is January 3, 2024.
Schedule B Posting
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Apply in writing to Greg Pscodna, Athletic Director via email gpscodna@lasd.net.
LHS BIRDFEEDER CAFE POSITIONS
No current openings in this department.
Substitute Positions
Substitute Bus Driver Opportunities
Ludington Area Schools is looking to hire part-time bus drivers. This position starts at $18.58 per hour with summers off, no nights, weekends, or holidays. This is a perfect job for a semi-retired person, a stay-at-home parent, someone needing a little extra cash, etc. We provide paid training and help the new hire obtain a CDL-B driver's license. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested or have questions, please call Deb Wilsey, Transportation Director at 231-845-3890 or email dwilsey@lasd.net.
Child Nutrition Program Opportunities
For more information on substitute opportunities in the Child Nutrition Center contact Caryn Elam, Child Nutrition Program Director, Ludington Area Schools, 809 E Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 or email: celam@lasd.net.
Support Staff Opportunities
For more information on substituting for support staff positions please call Amy Anderson, Ludington Area School District, 809 E. Tinkham Avenue, Ludington, MI 49431 at 231-845-7303 or email aanderson@lasd.net.
Enviro-Clean Custodial Positions
Interested in working as a Substitute Teacher? Please apply using the following instructions:
1. On your phone or a computer browser, navigate to EDUStaff
2. In the top right hand corner, click on Start Application
3. Complete the online application
Questions or concerns? Call EDUStaff at 877.974.6338
Thank you for your interest in Ludington Area Schools! The Ludington Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, or disabling condition. The Ludington Board of Education has adopted policies which support the regulations of Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974.
The use or possession of marijuana is prohibited for all school-related off-campus business or events. This prohibition includes volunteers, substitutes, and company representatives while working on behalf of Ludington Area Schools.
Marijuana use remains illegal and fully criminalized according to federal law, and Ludington Area Schools is subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. In addition, our Board Policy prohibits the unlawful use or possession of controlled substances, illicit drugs, and alcohol on school property.
Employees and students who violate this policy prohibiting the use or possession of illegal drugs while on school district property will continue to be subject to legal and disciplinary action.