Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Buhler USD 313 is accepting applications for the position of Shining Stars Assistant at Plum Creek Elementary. 8 hours per day (7:30-3:30) through the school year. Shining Stars is a program that provides a safe, nurturing learning environment for preschool students who elect to stay beyond the preschool hours.
USD 313 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: SHINING STARS ASSISTANT
SUPERVISOR: Shining Stars Director PAYMENT RATE: According to Board Policy CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Neat, responsible, punctual, dependable
- Willing to learn, accept direction, accept change, be creative, be a self-starter
- Be sensitive to needs of students and be able to relate well with students & staff
- Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Monitors students within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
- Provides assistance and instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students’ success in school.
- Prepares classroom materials and activities for Shining Stars.
- Performs the duties of the Shining Stars Director in their absence.
- Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with school district staff and community members to ensure an effective work environment.
- Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working environment.
- Ability to work directly with children on a daily basis.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, turn, and reach.
- Ability to move, lift, pull or push objects.
- Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions.
- Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At will EVALUATION: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.