PASAR- Support Specialist

Pay Grade: PASAR 822 (Min 226.44 per day) Work Days: As Scheduled

Primary Purpose:

To coordinate marketing, recruiting, scheduling of interviews, hiring logistics, planning for Child Care Services events and activities for the PASAR After-School Care Program

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Background in education and/or other youth related fields
• Knowledge in the recruitment, selection, training and supervision of personnel
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively and clearly with staff, administrators, applicants and parents, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of social media and professional networks
• Strong public relations and interpersonal skills
• Public speaking and ability to deliver effective presentations/ training
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Understand developmentally appropriate practices for the age of children in care
• Demonstrate sound judgment when planning for children's safety and health
• Understand and show respect for confidentiality of children, parents and staff
• Superb computer literacy with capability MS Office, Google Suite, Email, etc.
• Ability to manage flexible hours
• Strong organizational skills

Experience:

• Two years of working with children (preferred)
• Two years of leadership in education or child care (preferred)
• Experience as a manager in recruiting, interviewing and hiring (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Promote a positive, safe and caring climate for learning and after-school care
• Assist/ collaborate in the planning, organization and delivery of new employee training and onboarding requirements
• Provide training to all new activity specialists, which includes training prior to working with students
• Use traditional and nontraditional resources, such as career fairs, virtual job fairs, social media platforms, to identity and attract quality candidates for Child Care Services positions
• Plan, implement and attend career events and job fairs
• Respond to the needs and concerns of prospective candidate inquires
• Implement strategies to develop and retain employees
• Document and study enrollment and staffing trends
• Follow the approval process when changing the capacity at a site, including the review and approval process for any enrollment exceeding the capacity
• Use appropriate technology to manage record-keeping for the program
• Be knowledgeable of district curriculum and individual campus needs to support and implement the program
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Demonstrate ability to work on a team in a collaborative environment with all PASAR staff
• Serve as the Child Care Services liaison to District Employee Services to complete the hiring and onboarding process of new candidates
• Employ an effective communication process that includes listening to all constituents
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility during overlapping project phases
• Demonstrate high expectations and high regard for community, schools, students, and parents
• Encourage applicant/staff input to maintain a productive program
• Disseminate ideas and information to other professionals; provide leadership in addressing the challenges facing the profession/program
• Take the initiative to develop professional skills appropriate to job assignments
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible and serve as a role model for all district staff and students
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by administration and/or supervisor

Superviosr Responsibilities:

• None

Equipment Used:

• Computer, Copier, Laminator, Voice Mail, Phone, Fax

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); work with frequent interruptions, interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

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