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Academic Counselor

Start Date: August 2023 (Immediate if available)
Full-ime-salaried

Certified Employee

Reports to: Principal

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Prefered: Masters Degree, Licensed

Application: Send resume’ and cover letter to: Jwhite@LMCLakers.org

Introduction:

The Counselor position assumes the role of accountability for all students and their academic, social and emotional well being. He/She serves as the main advisor for students and their academic and workplace preparedness success. He/She is positive, welcoming, knowledgeable and maintains an understanding of current practices in their respective field of practice. He/She communicates effectively with students, staff, teachers and parents. He/She promotes high expectations and rigor for all students. He/She understands and practices the need for confidentiality in student and administrative affairs.

Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with the principal, teachers, staff and parents
• Serve as our students’ academic, social, emotional and developmental advocate
• Manage all academic programs, initiatives, operations, orientations, concerns and affairs
• Publish all academic information, documents, schedules and print materials in electronic file format
• Maintain student records and data
• Maintain and support a positive and productive work environment and culture the Department of Academic Affairs-The environment is visibly supportive of our students, the school’s administration and their academic/workplace interests and accomplishments
• Promote and assist in the completion of all student applications, scholarships, grants etc.
• Confer with all students at least once per semester on interests, data and academic planning
• Communicate and present academic, emotional and social information and dates to the principal, staff, teachers and parents as necessary
• Knowledgeable on the implementation and utilization of our student management system RenWeb/Facts
• Direct and advise students in the college application and acceptance process by affording student workshops, informational sessions, and personal guidance with financial aid, scholarships, essay writing and career exploration
• Responsible for drafting and publishing: master schedule, daily schedules, course description catalog, department services, student schedules, and additional academic information as suggested by the Principal
• Afford academic counseling and support to all students: course selections, post-secondary planning, interest inventories, etc.
• Responsible for all academic grade reporting, report card processing, student transcripts, etc.
• Responsible for all standardized testing, AP Testing, recording and processing
• Document and communicate all academic data on student performance and achievement
• Ensure academic compliance with local, state and federal agencies
• Host parent information sessions as needed on a variety of topics
• Facilitate graduation ceremony, all related items and disbursement of diplomas
• Draft and submit a yearly department budget
• Ensure all students have met or exceeded all graduation requirements from local, state and federal agencies
• Coordinates and facilitates honors assemblies
• Schedules and maintains a program of college representative visits, on campus experiences and guest speakers related to a variety of college planning and workplace ready topics
• Additional duties as assigned by the principal

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three to five references to:

James White
Canonical Pastor
Our Lady of the Lake School
220 Church St.
St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
frjohnstj@gmail.com

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Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Start Date: August 2023 (Immediate if available)

Full-Time-salaried

Certified Employee

Reports to: Principal

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Prefered: Masters Degree, Licensed

Application: Send resume’ and cover letter to: Jwhite@LMCLakers.org

Introduction:

The middle level math position requires the teacher to work in a collaborative team setting. The teacher is responsible for mathematical learning in grades 6-8. The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, mastery of content knowledge, a positive attitude, empathy with students and knowledge of best practices at the middle level.

Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Practice and implement a middle school level program that is in tune with adolescents and their growth and development.

• Integrate elements of Catholic faith intentionally into lessons.

• Responsible for grades 6, 7 and 8 mathematical learning. 

• Implement mathematical curriculum through a variety of methods.

• Utilize technology in student learning.

• Differentiate instruction as needed.

• Communicate effectively through email, letters, video conferencing, etc.

• Utilize Google Classroom for communication, collaboration and planning with students and parents.

• Create and document lessons via PlanBook

• Manage the classroom for optimal learning conditions.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a team teaching setting.

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Substitute Teachers

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School 
Grades 6th - 12th: Downtown Campus, 915 Pleasant Street, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085 
Grades PS - 5th: South Campus: 3165 Washington Avenue, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
Ph: 269.983.2511
website: lmclakers.org 

Position: Substitute Teacher 
Salary: $85.00-95.00 per day rate

Application: Send resume and credentials to jsarno@lmclakers.org

Duties & Expectations: 
• Assume duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules and diocesan policies 
• Implement existing lesson plans that ensure the integrity of academic time and motivates students to learn and participate.
• Instruct students on a variety of classroom topics/courses of instruction, as determined by the lesson plans and in accordance with school rules and diocesan policies.  
• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students in accordance with the school’s lesson plans.
• Create a classroom environment that supports learning and various types of learning styles of students. 
• May supervise students in out-of-class settings (such as assemblies, lunchroom) as directed by the school’s plans and calendar.
• Maintain classroom control that fosters a safe, positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with the school rules and diocesan policies.  

*Please note that if school is mandated to return to a virtual setting, the substitute should be prepared and competent to teach off-site. Training is available for long-term substitutes.

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Custodian

We are looking for a full time custodian to work at Our Lady of the Lake South Campus.  The position would be an afternoon/evening position.  You will perform a variety of cleaning tasks to keep the buildings looking great. To work well in this role you should have basic janitorial knowledge and experience cleaning.

Job Type: Full-Time

Janitor Responsibilities:

• General cleaning of the building and keeping it maintained and in good condition.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors.
• General cleaning.
• Ensure doors are locked after hours.
• Clean up spills with appropriate equipment.
• Notify supervisors or managers of major repairs.
• Collect and dispose of trash.
• Complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Keep cleaning supplies in stock.

Janitor Requirements:

• Ability to manage your time efficiently.
• Work well when supervisors are not present.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Handle basic cleaning and other janitorial work.
• Able to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies.
• High school diploma.
• Able to use basic cleaning equipment.

Please contact Elementary Principal Larry Hoskins at lhoskins@lmclakers.org for more information and to submit your resume.

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Backup/Part-Time Bus Drivers

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is hiring backup/part-time school bus drivers.  
We will pay for training.

Job Type: Part-time/Variable Hours

Interested applicants should contact Kevin Riehl at (269) 983-5529 or kreihl@lmclakers.org.