FLIGHT Paraeducator Program Assistant

Internal consideration is given until 3:30 pm on October 25, 2024.

Position: FLIGHT Paraeducator Program Assistant
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:30AM – 6:00PM, 8 hours per day
Start Date:  ASAP
Pay: $23.14 per hour
Benefits: Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraeducators –  https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources

Summary:
The F.L.I.G.H.T. Program Assistant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a F.L.I.G.H.T. Site. The F.L.I.G.H.T. Program Assistant plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a supportive, interactive, and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants.  This position will also support the Site Manager in managing the logistical aspects of the program and the documentation that is required for reporting purposes.
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and implementing a diversified program to include art, science, service learning, recreational activities and more.
• Responsible for maintaining the safety standards to assure safety of all participants involved in the program.
• Overall responsibility under the direction of the site manager,  for the efficiency and quality of the program.  Ensure that the program physical space is properly set up for each day, and that all supplies and furniture are put up as needed at the conclusion of programming.  This includes creating a welcoming and productive program space for students who remain at the program during the 4-6 pm hours.
• Oversee bus route lists and daily dismissal to the activity bus
• Create rosters for clubs, use those rosters to report attendance to nutrition services
• Work in conjunction with Site Manager to help resolve behavioral issues that occur
• Attend multiple professional development trainings throughout the year 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and at least four  years of experience working with school-age students
• Willingness to explore and teach a variety of subject areas
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• College experience or Bachelor’s Degree in education, recreation, or other related fields is preferred.
• Classroom/child care experience leading instructional programs in arts, science, technology, and/or recreation.
• Have a strong expertise in a wide variety of techniques and strategies for working with students with behavioral and developmental challenges.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.