Are you a skilled construction professional ready to inspire the next generation? The Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District (DIISD) Technical Education Center is hiring a Building Trades Instructor in Kingsford, Michigan!
We are looking for an experienced tradesperson to lead our state-approved construction program.
🏗️ Position Highlights:
Title: Building Trades Instructor – Technical Education
Location: DIISD Technical Education Center, Kingsford, MI
Employment: Union, Exempt. We are open to discussing Full-Time or Part-Time arrangements!
Salary: $48,695 to $75,678 Per Year (Full-Time)
Contract: Negotiated School Calendar (per current Master Agreement)
✅ What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate will combine strong occupational knowledge with a passion for working positively with young people.
Required Qualifications:
Must possess a current, valid Builders License.
A minimum of 4,000 hours of recent, relevant, and successful work experience (within the past 10 years) in the construction field.
Must be able to earn and maintain an Annual Career Authorization or a valid Michigan Career and Technical Education Certificate in Construction Trades (CIP 46.0000).
Your role will be to develop and implement quality instruction, ensuring students gain relevant technical skills, employability skills, and hands-on experience in a safe and orderly learning environment.
📅 Apply Today!
The deadline for applications is December 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST).
Tap the link below to view the full details and apply! ➡️ https://diisd.schoolspring.com/
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Are you passionate about helping young students succeed? Join our dedicated team as an Instructional Aide in the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Classroom!
This is a full-time, union position located in the Bates Center in Iron County, starting as soon as possible.
🍎 Position Details:
Title: Instructional Aide
Location: Bates Center ECSE Classroom (Iron County)
Employment: Full-Time, 181-day contract
Wage: $15.32 to $18.19 Per Hour (Based on ESP II Master Agreement Pay Scale)
Benefits: Full benefit package available!
✨ What You'll Do:
You will be a vital paraprofessional, working under the direct supervision of a certified instructor to assist students in successfully completing their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). This includes supplementing instruction, preparing materials, and fostering a positive, safe learning atmosphere.
✅ Qualifications:
We are looking for candidates who meet one of the following:
A high school graduate (or equivalent) with a minimum of two (2) years of successful experience as an aide in a special education classroom or equivalent. OR
A high school graduate (or equivalent) with advance training from an approved Michigan Department of Education special education instructional aide training program.
Experience or training specific to the job assignment is a plus!
Don't miss this chance to make a real difference in a student's life!
➡️ APPLY NOW! https://diisd.schoolspring.com/
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Literacy coaches from Region 1 in the Upper Peninsula attended the MAISA Early Literacy Coach Quarterly professional learning hosted at the DIISD. This was a hybrid meeting with literacy coaches from all regions in Michigan. Coaches from Dickinson-Iron, Menominee, Marquette-Alger, Copper Country and Gogebic-Ontonagon attended the full day training.
It was a wonderful day of collaboration focused on assessment literacy, the importance of coaching to support students and teachers, and data collection across the state.
New Educator Training at DIISD
This week, educators in their first four years of teaching gathered at the DIISD for a powerful professional development experience. The training focused on essential topics including special education, trauma-informed instruction, preparing for parent-teacher conferences, and integrating technology in the classroom.
These sessions provided valuable tools and strategies to support student success and empower new teachers in their journey. We’re proud to invest in the growth of our educators and the future of learning in our schools!
Check out the Professional Development Opportunities we have planned for October from our Mental Health and Behavioral Services Team and our General Education Team.
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-Kathy Harteau-Holmes, Lead Teacher, Willis Head Start
-Kiera Bowser, Special Education Aide, Norway Elementary
-Payton Hawkins, Head Start Flex, Willis Center
We look forward to having them as part of our team!
Please join us in welcoming our new support staff for the 2025-2026 school year!
- Alyssah Ketchum, Headstart, Bates
- Crystal Jacklovitz, GF Secretary, Consortium Building
- Erin Reynolds, Special Education Aide, Norway Vulcan Elementary
We look forward to having them as part of our team!
Please join us in welcoming our new professional staff for the 2025-2026 school year!
- Audra DeRidder, Early Literacy Coach
- Greta (McCash) Berry, Occupational Therapist
- Harmony Wedin, Special Education Teacher- Norway Elementary
We look forward to having them as part of our team!
-Joe Tinti, Director/Principal of Technical Education
-Amy Ryan, Director of Special Education
-Jayci McInnis, Special Education Supervisor
We look forward to having them as part of our team!
Yesterday, our ISD Staff attended our Back to School Inservice at Pine Grove. Lauren Kazee presented on the well-being of school staff. We are ready to start the 2025-2026 school year!
