Pod Support

Sylvania; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Public Schools is seeking an Hourly Pod Support staff member for Linden Grove Middle School. You will supervise students in common areas and help foster positive behavior in alignment with district policies.

Responsibilities include early supervision in hallways, lunchroom assistance, de-escalation support, and ensuring safety during transitions. Availability during school hours and good attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated effective oral communication skills.
• Positive behavior model for students.
• Available during school hours for the school year.
• Good attendance record and reliability.
• Willingness to follow district guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide student supervision in hallways, gym, cafeteria, and common areas.
• Assist students with reflections and de-escalation.
• Escort students during transitions between classes and meals.
• Communicate calmly and firmly with students.
• Support in implementing school/class rules and problem‑solving strategies.
• Supervise small groups during activities.
• Provide morning and lunch-time supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Positive behavior modeling

Attendance reliability

Availability during school hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hourly Pod Support

Linden Grove Middle School

Monday-Friday 7:45am-3:00pm

(Half-day and no-school days following the district calendar)

$16.63-$18.84 per hour

Scope of Responsibilities

Supervise students in the common areas. Help students achieve positive behavior and to address and correct behavior in a constructive and safe manner in accordance with Kalamazoo Public Schools policies, procedures, expectations, educational and treatment goals, safety and security.

Performance Responsibilities

• 1. Provide student supervision to Secondary Education students in areas such as the hallways, gymnasium, cafeteria, locker rooms, bathrooms, lunch room, etc.
• 2. Assist students with reflections and de-escalation.
• 3. Escort students in transition (i.e., entering and exiting the building, in the hallways between classes, into and out of breakfast/lunch) as necessary.
• 4. Communicate with students in a calm, but firm manner
• 5. Assist in problem solving appropriate strategies. Assist in implementing school and/or classroom rules.
• 6. Small group activities supervision.
• 7. Morning and lunch time supervision.
• 8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High School Diploma or accredited equivalency.
• 2. Evidence of effective oral communication skills.
• 3. Evidence of behavior that demonstrates a positive role model for students.
• 4. Availability for employment during school hours for the school year.
• 5. Previous record of good attendance.
• 6. Ability and willingness to follow guidelines.

This job will remain posted until filled.

Kalamazoo Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.