Learning Support Specialist - Paint Creek - Full Time

Paint Creek Elementary; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Paint Creek Elementary in Lake Orion, Michigan is seeking a Learning Support Specialist to provide targeted reading and math interventions for elementary students and collaborate with teachers to monitor progress.

The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, organization of small groups, and ongoing communication with parents while focusing on maintaining confidentiality and applying best practices in elementary education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with education related training.
• Teaching certificate (preferred).
• Reading endorsement (preferred).
• Experience with elementary reading instruction.
• Ability to assist students to achieve academic success.
• Use data to determine needs and effectiveness of initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Understand the developmental needs of elementary school students.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted reading and math interventions for elementary students.
• Collaborate with elementary general education teachers.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Communicate with parents about student progress.

Skills

Reading intervention

Data-driven instruction

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Technology use

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Teaching certificate (preferred)

Reading endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Learning Support Specialist - Paint Creek - Full Time

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Job Details

Job ID: 5932289
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time Position

Learning Support Staff (LSS) - 35 Hours/Week

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Provide targeted reading and math interventions for elementary students who require additional academic support. Collaborate with a team of educators to plan and deliver intensive interventions, monitor student progress, and help students develop the skills needed for academic success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with education related training
• Teaching certificate (preferred)
• Reading endorsement (preferred)
• Experience with elementary reading instruction
• Ability to assist students to achieve academic success
• Implement and monitor the learning support program
• Use data to determine needs and effectiveness of initiatives
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff and parents
• Understand the developmental needs of elementary school students
• Self-motivated, dependable, responsible, flexible, independent and resourceful worker
• Effective use of relevant technology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement
• Must sign a technology agreement
• Must be available and able to perform duties of job position
• Requires lifting

Description:

• Work with Elementary School students who are struggling with reading and math
• Organize lessons/activities for small groups
• Collaborate with elementary general education teachers
• Maintain accurate records of individual student progress
• Communicate with parents about student progress
• Designing a creative schedule to maximize the number of students while maintaining small groups

Lake Orion Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status or otherwise qualified handicapped individuals with respect to District educational programs, activities and employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.14 to $22.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Teresa Bronczyk , Principal
• Paint Creek Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]