Employment at PPS

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PPS serves nearly 8,800 students each year, and it takes approximately 1,400 people, including 500 teachers to make it happen. We have eight elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools, along with preschool and daycare programs.

If you have a passion for education and helping students, then we want to hear from you. Click apply now to start the process.

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Visit our FAQ page for the most commonly asked questions regarding the application process.

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We have an urgent need for the following positions:

Substitute Teachers & Third Party Staff

We are always in need of high quality paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, and secretaries. Apply through EduStaff or call 1-877-974-6338.

Substitute Teachers: We are always looking for substitute teachers at Portage Public Schools. If you are a retired MI teacher, please contact Amy Blankshain in our Human Resources Dept. at 269-323-5183. If you have at least 60 college credits and are NOT a retired teacher, please apply at the EduStaff link above.

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Bus Drivers

  • Base wage – $21.55/hour (plus perfect attendance awards, and additional $2.00/hour if waiving health insurance when eligible)

  • Benefits – Health insurance available to all route drivers, retirement through State of Michigan Office of Retirement Services, paid training

  • Typical hours – Early am and afternoon totaling 20-25 hours per week on average. Trips available to add hours which often take place on evenings and weekends

  • Contact – Transportation Office – (269) 323-5192

Student Supervisors

Provide general supervision to students on the playground, in the cafeteria, or in school hallways

  • Base wage – $13.10/hour Employed through EduStaff

  • Typical Hours – School days only. Shifts are flexible with primary need in the middle of the school day (10a-1p) during recess and lunch hours. Additional hours may be available depending on the needs of each school

  • Contact – Building Principals at all PPS buildings

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Food Service Workers

  • Base wage – $15.00/hour. Employed through Chartwells (a division of Compass Group)

  • Typical Hours – School days only. Shifts are typically 4-5 hours in length. Perfect job for those with school aged children to be home when they are. No evening, nights, or weekend work required

  • Contact – Susan Livingston, Director PPS Food Service – (269) 323-5154

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