Summary

School Age Care | School Age Care | District Wide | Available: 2024-2025 Summer | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it. 

Effective immediately the Human Resources Department will accept on-line applications for Support Paraprofessionals.

Position: School Age Care Summer Program – Support Paraprofessional 5-8
 

Line of Authority: Program Coordinator and the Program Manager.

Primary Function:  To assist SAC Site Supervisors in providing a safe, enriching and enjoyable SAC Summer Camp experience

Salary: $15.92-$17.92 per hour according to the 2021-2023 salary schedule for district paraprofessionals.
Positions start Friday, June 7th, 2024 and run through Friday, August 16th, 2024, Monday-Friday. Friday, June 7th, hours TBD. Monday and Tuesday June 10th and 11th, all positions will work 8 am-5 pm but no more than eight hours a day. No more than one week (5 days) of time off will be granted unless special conditions apply. Actual hours may vary according to enrollment. SAC will be closed Wednesday, June 19th and Thursday and Friday, July 4th and 5th, 2024.  All positions are temporary and do not exceed 66 days of employment.

Available Shifts:

  • Mondays-Fridays – 7:00 am-1:00 pm 

  • Mondays-Fridays – 10:00-3:30 pm

  • Mondays-Fridays – 11:00-6:00 pm

  • Friday hours could vary due to field trips.

  • On site paid prep time may be available upon request

Position Requirements Include:

  • Assist in the implementation and preparation of curriculum and enrichment activities for students.
  • Ability to actively supervise and participate with all children in all activities; supervise during field trips, indoor and outdoor play. Intervene as necessary.
  • Assist in guiding children’s behavior using a positive and consistent style. Log behavior when appropriate.
  • Maintain a supportive, safe environment.
  • Engage, facilitate, and demonstrate positive relationships among youth and staff.
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Help with the bike fleet.
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement emergency procedures.
  • Enforce social distancing when required.
  • Enforce children to wear masks when required.
  • Enforce proper hand washing and sanitizing. 
  • Ensure supplies and equipment are sanitized routinely. 
  • Must be CPR, AED, First Aid, CPI, and Mandated Reporting trained.
  • Other duties as assigned by the site supervisor, program managers, and program coordinator.

Qualifications:  Experience with children with high needs in group situations, good communication skills, high degree of flexibility. Experience working with children of diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

  • Ability to work independently while following established procedures and protocols.
  • Ability to problem solve, organize, and plan.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of flexibility required.
  • Demonstrated time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work while paying attention to detail.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
  • Ability to excel in customer service.
  • Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices, and Software Required:

  • Operate computer, printer, photocopy machine, fax machine, iPad and other electronic or technological equipment required for the specific position.
  • Proficient in various software systems; Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Meets, Word, and Excel.
  • Proficient in phone systems.

Physical Job Requirements:  Physically capable of meeting all performance responsibilities required with caring for children

  • Frequent standing, walking, swimming, lifting waist to chest; lifting below waist; carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting/pivoting, reaching, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation; feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation.  Exposure to weather, daily, when supervising children outdoors, and the ability to walk two (2) miles on uneven terrain.
  • Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling. 
  • Energy to accomplish numerous tasks and processes.
  • Lift up to 20 lbs.
  • Engage with children on the floor in play areas.
  • Extended periods of standing when teaching or leading an activity.
  • Extended periods of sitting during meetings or deskwork.
  • Bending, stooping or sitting on the floor to perform classroom activities or to provide one-to-one assistance.
  • Repetitive motion keyboarding activities.
  • Ability to travel between buildings, within the buildings and work area.
  • Wearing a face mask to protect the spread of COVID may be required.

Mental Job Requirements:?

  • Position includes the need to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents or members of the community.
  • Position requires the ability to work with interruptions, handle multiple tasks and organize and prioritize work assignments.
  • Position requires conflict resolution skills in dealing with students, and colleagues.
  • Position requires prioritizing work duties.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is primarily performed in a classroom environment, which typically includes moderate noise from students.
  • Work is often performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions as well.

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre-employment screening.