Student Assistance Provider (SAP)

POSITION

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified middle school SAP who is responsible for a variety of duties in supporting student academic and social/emotional needs.  The SAP will help students work through problems that impede learning and assist them in making educational, occupational, and life plans that hold promise for their future fulfillment as mature and responsible individuals.

DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 13,100 students pre-K � post secondary.  There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District.  The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $180 million, with a state funding of $10,000 per pupil.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage:
  • The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law.
  • Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week.
  • Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week.
  • Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage:
  • The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. This includes a completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
• Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days.

 Additionally, the children of employees working 20+ hours, living outside the district's attendance boundaries, are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Superintendent in exercising the prerogative to determine appropriate qualifications.

Master's degree in counseling or student support-related field preferred

Evidence of successful experience working with middle school aged students is preferred

Successful experience working collaboratively with others

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Has demonstrated successful experience in providing research-based interventions in the affective and academic domains for struggling students

Experience in the administration and interpretation of formal and informal assessments

A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students

Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships

MAJOR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exhibits a commitment to the District's Shared Vision and Collective Commitments

Creates a welcoming and positive climate and culture