Job Descriptions
Licensed
Teacher On Special Assignment
- STEAM Teaching and Learning Support Specialist
- Teaching and Learning Support Specialist
- Talented and Gifted (TAG) Specialist
- Online Learning Facilitator
- Behavior Support Specialist
STEAM Teaching and Learning Support Specialist
STEAM Teaching and Learning Support Specialist
Definition
Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, the STEAM Teacher supports K-5 teachers and student learning by developing, implementing, and modeling curricula that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the use of technology and 21st Century Skills. The STEAM Teacher coordinates staff development and supports the use of innovative practices to support teaching and learning.
Qualifications
- Valid Oregon Non-Restricted Teaching License
- Three years of successful teaching experience.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and STEAM education initiatives.
- Professional record of enriching students’ academics through highly engaging and effective instruction.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrators, vendors, and community members.
- Ability to prepare and present staff development.
- Expertise in serving English learners and students with special needs.
- Demonstrates willingness to work with staff, parents, administration, and community groups.
- Knowledge and competency in various technologies.
- Propensity for fostering a culture of high expectations and confidence in student success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Works directly with administration and site staff in the development, implementation, and Evaluation of STEM initiatives and NGSS curriculum.
- Develops, evaluates, and recommends new or expanded programs and curricula in STEAM Education for grades K-5.
- Organizes, develops, and provides trainings for staff related STEAM integration in the classroom.
- Schedules, coordinates and/or provides trainings for use of innovative spaces.
- Creates a follow-up plan to ensure implementation and best practices in NGSS classroom implementation.
- Shares and presents information, best practices and implementation plans for staff.
- Models effective, research-based teaching techniques and strategies.
- Provides instructional feedback and assistance to teachers.
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing and establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 3-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing / walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Frequently required to travel within the district, and occasionally travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate, with occasional high noise levels. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Teaching and Learning Support Specialist
Teaching and Learning Support Specialist
Definition
To assist the principal in student management functions within the school and school community, and assist the principal in providing professional development and instructional support for teachers to improve student learning.
Reports To: Principal
Qualifications
- Hold a valid Oregon Teaching License
- Demonstrated knowledge in curriculum, instruction and effective student management
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents.
- Knowledge of laws, rules, and District policies in student management.
- Knowledge of best practices in behavior management and communication strategies.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.
- Five years of successful teaching experience required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Models effective, research based teaching techniques and strategies.
- Provides instructional feedback and assistance to teachers.
- Supports individual teachers and professional learning teams in improving student learning through the use of data, research and professional discourse.
- Facilitates and/or presents on common professional development topics throughout the year as assigned.
- Provides assistance in the implementation of the school-level student behavior management plan.
- Develops, fosters, and models effective student behavior management skills.
- Assists the principal in motivating and leading the school staff toward the improvement of student behavior in and out of the classroom.
- Organizes, coordinates and administers the keeping of student attendance and behavior records and related reporting and communication requirements.
- Enforces all policies relating to student discipline and attendance.
- Administers student discipline when appropriate.
Examples of Duties
- Works with school Child Development Specialist in matters of student problems and needs.
- Assists with interpretation of policies and programs to parents and public.
- Assists teachers in adapting programs and activities to meet the interests and needs of students.
- Institutes procedures for the orientation of students.
- Supervises student activities which may at times occur before or after school hours.
- Represents the school in meetings and on committees as requested by the principal.
- Assumes building responsibilities in the absence of the principal, as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 3-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing / walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Frequently required to travel within the district, and occasionally travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate, with occasional high noise levels. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Talented and Gifted (TAG) Specialist
Talented and Gifted (TAG) Specialist
Definition
Provides leadership to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Talented and Gifted Program for students K-12. Provides facilitation to teachers, principals, parents and other school staff in support of the Talented and Gifted program and staff development for teachers.
Reports To: Director of Teaching and Learning
Qualifications
- Hold a valid Oregon Teaching License
- Demonstrated knowledge of teaching strategies, curriculum and program materials.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents.
- Knowledge of best practices in behavior management and communication strategies.
- Ability to write curriculum and facilitate successful professional development presentations.
- Five years of successful teaching experience required.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitate and assist with identification of TAG students through review of standardized assessment data and administration of TAG identification tools.
- Assist teachers in the development of Personal Education Plans for TAG identified students.
- Serves as a resource to schools to provide expertise and support for school-based efforts to meet the needs of TAG students.
- Assists schools in developing their school TAG plans based on District program goals and student outcomes for TAG.
- Knowledgeable of research and procedures to identify and instruct under-represented populations.
- Trains staff in procedures for the identification for talented and gifted students.
- Provides testing to determine eligibility of identified students for talented and gifted program.
- Provides regular in-service for school staff on issues such as the characteristics and learning needs of gifted students, strategies for differentiating curriculum in the classroom.
- Communicates with community and parents regarding districtwide TAG program and services.
- Assists principals and teachers by providing a time line noting OAR requirements and assists in compliance with TAG mandates.
- Provides information to schools which ensures the accuracy of school-based records concerning TAG students.
- Assists schools in the development of appropriate processes for parent involvement in the school and in the education of their talented and gifted student(s).
- Develop procedures to ensure parents an opportunity to participate in the development of their talented and gifted student program.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 3-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing / walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Frequently required to travel within the district, and occasionally travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate, with occasional high noise levels. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Online Learning Facilitator
Online Learning Facilitator
Definition
The Online Learning Facilitator is an instructional leader responsible for contributing to a focused plan for improving student achievement; monitoring and supervising online instruction; and fostering a culture of high expectations for all students. Position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the online program.
Reports To: Principal
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Valid Oregon Teaching License.
- Education and/or Experience: A Master's Degree and a minimum of five years classroom teaching experience. Successful experience serving as a teacher leader. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience developing and maintaining effective student management systems.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact appropriately with teachers, staff, members of the community and students. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Ability to communicate and collaborate with internal and external personnel to analyze information needs and functional requirements.
- Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing. Preference may be given to applicants who are fluent in both English and Spanish. Ability to effectively present information and respond verbally and in writing to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, regulatory agencies, administrators, or staff. Ability to read, analyze, or interpret general business periodicals, and professional journals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate numerical functions such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Basic concepts for querying or managing data in a relational database management system. Read and understand nonverbal symbols (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.). Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
- Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to use district technology systems, email, internet software, student information system, inventory software, spreadsheets and word processing and presentation software. Appropriate computer certification(s) as determined by the District.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Possesses specific knowledge of educational technology including networking, hardware and software solutions.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Oregon administrative rules and regulations pertaining to graduation requirements, alternative uses of time, course credit delivery, credit acquisition, and college dual credit modalities.
- Analyzes student performance data and provide leadership in the planning, development and implementation of the Online School intervention programs in relation to credit recovery, graduation rates, and state-required and District-required assessments.
- Demonstrates understanding of the diverse needs of alternative learners, home-school students, part-time students and dually enrolled students.
- Possesses specific knowledge of instructional technology, appropriate uses of technology, and how to use technology in instructional processes in a K-12 classroom setting.
- Collaborates with and supports school leaders in the implementation of online programs.
- Demonstrates experience with proficiency based teaching and learning systems.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Oregon diploma requirements.
- Provides a safe and orderly environment for students, and establishes and maintains an effective learning climate.
- Supervises the student attendance and/or participation for the Online School.
- Actively recruits new Online School students and facilitates student enrollment into online programs.
- Confers with students, parents, and teachers to resolve individual student academic and behavioral issues or concerns.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy school environment and facility.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders.
- Utilizes effective time management and organizational skills.
- Prepares necessary data reports and coordinates the Online School reporting system.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the Online School program and makes recommendations or revisions as necessary.
- Builds strong partnerships with families and community, creating a safe, supportive school climate.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by appropriate administration.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pound, occasionally up to 50 pounds, and on rare occasion up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Workplace Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Behavior Support Specialist
Behavior Specialist
Reports to: Director of Student Services Work Calendar: Teacher, 192 days
Classification: Licensed FLSA Status: Exempt
Evaluation Rubric: Student Support Specialist
Position Summary
To provide continuous support to the overall educational environment by utilizing effective behavioral strategies to address student behaviors. Provide ongoing behavior intervention strategies for all students in all aspects of the educational environment. The Behavior Specialist will also work directly with school teams to provide structures for student to build and develop skills focused on forming healthy relationships.
Qualifications
- Appropriate Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Licensure, Special Education Endorsement preferred.
- Experience preferred with:
o Working with students with behavioral challenges
o Performing Functional Behavior Assessments
o Developing Behavior Support Plans and Interventions
o Developing Safety Plans
o Using Microsoft Excel to manipulate data and generate reports
o Knowledge and experience working with PBIS systems
o CPI trained
o Culturally competent practices
Experience
Background in Special Education preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a system for the completion of Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
- Access and deliver social/emotional based programs and curriculum to support student’s success.
- Assist in the training of staff to implement behavior modification techniques and serve as a resource to teachers on best practices in classroom management and student interventions.
- Support and train staff in: defining and measuring behavior; understanding principles of reinforcement; teaching new behavior; implementing strategies for improving positive behavior; and identifying antecedents.
- Work cooperatively with building administrator and the school team to promote positive student behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support teachers in their implementation of positive behavior support in their classrooms.
- Gather and analyze information to develop individualized behavior support plans and interventions with the school team.
- Review, analyze and use behavior referral and SWIS data reports on a regular basis.
- Manage the data collection for student’s home and classroom programs and use ongoing assessments to maintain a record of student progress.
- Create and monitor the Behavior Support staff schedules assigned to student interventions.
- Collaborate with the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports TEAM to identify students in need of Tier 2 or Tier 3 behavioral intervention, assist in the planning of those interventions, and provide assigned interventions.
- Maintain relations with student/home environment when developing programs/plans.
- Coordinate with parents as well as the team to find community resources for dealing with challenging behaviors and engage parents in the “student behavior intervention plan.”
- Develop working relationships with school staff, families and outside services in order to provide a network of support.
- Facilitate and coach teams through the development and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments/Behavior Intervention Plans and crisis plans for identified students. Design plans that address classroom organization, effective instruction, social skills instruction, and ethical issues.
- Coordinate with district staff to develop procedures for working with and assisting students with challenging behaviors.
- Implement culturally competent practices and culturally responsive school-wide and classroom management strategies to provide equity and access for all students.
- Assist operations as assigned by the principal; may include activities such as monitoring of student attendance; creating daily schedules; supervising of students to ensure a safe and non- threatening environment; processing of major and minor referrals.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 3-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing / walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Frequently required to travel within the district, and occasionally travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate, with occasional high noise levels. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Classified
- Instructional Assistant I
- Instructional Assistant II (Title)
- Instructional Assistant III
- Administrative Assistant
- Elementary Associate Librarian
- Attendance Monitor
- Childcare Provider
- Custodian
- Food Service Assistant
- Food Service Lead - Elementary
- Food Service Lead - Secondary
- Groundskeeper
- Office Assistant
- Office Manager
- Secretary
- Skills Trainer/ISS
- Site Op 1
- Site Op 2
- Site Op 3
Instructional Assistant I
Definition: Under administrative supervision and the direction of a teacher or other licensed staff, the Instructional Assistant I provides support services in classrooms, resource centers, or other school related areas and performs a wide variety of instructional duties including assisting the classroom teacher with the supervision and instruction of students.
Reports To: School Administrator or Designee
Distinguishing Characteristics: The primary emphasis for the Instructional Assistant I position is direct involvement with students in the instructional program. Services rendered by the Instructional Assistant I shall be in classrooms during times of instruction and assisting with the supervision of students during non-instructional activities. Assists teachers and staff in development and use of materials to enhance student learning.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-year college degree or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience
- Having worked with students and staff in a school or youth organization is preferred.
Qualifications
Demonstrate competence in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing and speaking.
Knowledge of:
- The importance of following policy and practices regarding student records, behavior and confidentiality.
- The importance of using effective instructional materials and their uses.
- Effective behavior management procedures.
- Developmental characteristics of children.
Ability to:
- Work cooperatively with teachers, students, and adults.
- Learn classroom procedures rapidly.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Follow a schedule.
- Perform tasks involving use of independent judgment.
- Work cooperatively with a teacher and to learn classroom procedures and skills rapidly and thoroughly.
- Perform physical duties as required.
- Be trustworthy with confidential information.
Examples Of Duties
- Assists students in their understanding of academic, life skills and/or appropriate social behavioral concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher-directed activities.
- Scores student work which does not require analysis or interpretation under the direction of licensed staff.
- Keeps records and charts of student progress.
- Assists with the general supervision of students both inside and outside of the classroom.
- May assist with the physical management of students, including lifting, moving, and positioning of handicapped students.
- Prepares materials for instructional use under the direction of licensed staff.
- Fulfills other related duties as assigned or assumed.
- May assist special education teaching staff with implementing individualized education plan (IEP) goals including related services.
- May assist safe transfers for students from wheelchair to changing table, bus to classroom, classroom to playground, etc.
- May assist special education teaching staff in communicating with teachers and parents on students’ progress.
- May assist mainstreamed students to participate in extracurricular activities (e.g., music, intramural sports).
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 4-6 hours; drive no hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, repetitive grasping and fine manipulation.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting or climbing stairs and frequent bending / squatting.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Other physical requirements:
- Most Instructional Assistants perform outside recess duty as part of their daily responsibilities. This may require standing outside for periods of time - sometimes in inclement weather.
- If assigned to a student requiring physical assistance, Instructional Assistants will be required to lift more than 20 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and occasionally stand outside for periods of time. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty).
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Instructional Assistant II (Title)
Definition: Under administrative supervision and the direction of a Learning Specialist or other licensed staff, the Instructional Assistant II provides support services in classrooms, resource centers, or other school related areas and performs a wide variety of instructional duties including assisting the Learning Specialist or other licensed staff with the supervision and instruction of students.
Reports To: School Administrator or Designee
Distinguishing Characteristics: The primary emphasis for the Instructional Assistant II position is direct involvement with students in the instructional program. Services rendered by the Instructional Assistant II shall be in classrooms during times of instruction and assisting with the supervision of students during non-instructional activities.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-year college degree or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience
- Having worked with students and staff in a school or youth organization is preferred.
Qualifications
Demonstrate competence in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing, speaking and the use of technology.
Knowledge of:
- The importance of following policy and practices regarding student records, behavior and confidentiality.
- The importance of using effective instructional materials and their uses.
- Effective behavior management procedures.
- Developmental characteristics of children.
- Basic computer skills.
Ability to:
- Work cooperatively with teachers, students, and adults.
- Learn classroom procedures rapidly.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to observe, interpret and record data involving the academic record and behavior of students.
- Follow a schedule.
- Use a variety of educational technology effectively and efficiently.
- Perform tasks involving use of independent judgment.
- Work cooperatively with a teacher and to learn classroom procedures and skills rapidly and thoroughly.
- Perform physical duties as required.
- Be trustworthy with confidential information.
Examples Of Duties
- Assists students in their understanding of academic, life skills and/or appropriate social behavioral concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher-directed activities.
- Scores student work which does not require analysis or interpretation under the direction of licensed staff.
- Monitors student progress and collects and analyzes appropriate progress monitoring data.
- Plans and prepares materials and/or instruction in collaboration with the Learning Specialist or other licensed staff.
- Provides assistance with the operation and application of all software and technology related to instruction and assessment.
- Enters and maintains data in instructional and assessment software systems.
- Attends district level meetings for staff funded by Title 1 funds.
- May participate on school-level teams that analyze student data and make decisions about appropriate instructional supports to enhance student learning.
- May assist with alternative methods of communication (e.g. signing).
- Keeps records and charts of student progress.
- Assists with the general supervision of students both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Fulfills other related duties as assigned or assumed.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 4-6 hours; drive no hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, repetitive grasping and fine manipulation.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting or climbing stairs and frequent bending / squatting.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Other physical requirements:
- Most Assistants perform outside recess duty as part of their daily responsibilities. This may require standing outside for periods of time - sometimes in inclement weather.
- If assigned to a student requiring physical assistance, Assistants will be required to lift more than 20 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and occasionally stand outside for periods of time. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty).
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague, or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Instructional Assistant III
For Students with Significant Disabilities
Definition: Under administrative supervision and the direction of a teacher or other licensed staff, the instructional assistant may assist the teacher in planning and instituting behavioral management programs and in providing services that help give students with significant disabilities the opportunity to benefit from education. Also performs instructional assistance to the teacher as well as a variety of tasks in support of preparation for the educational process. Duties may range from toileting, feeding and personal hygiene guidance to (more emphasized) instructional program implementation, behavior plans, motor skills development, and assisting with programmatic placement for significantly anti-social/emotional students.
Reports To: School Administrator or Designee
Distinguishing Characteristics: Support staff who work in settings that include classrooms or special programs that manage students with physical, emotional, and/or behavioral needs. This class is distinguished from other instructional assistant classes by instituting adaptations of student instruction to the specific needs of students with significant disabilities and the responsibilities involved in providing for their physical needs.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-year college degree or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience
- Having worked with students and staff in a school or youth organization is preferred.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate competence in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing and speaking.
- Previous training, education or experience in instructional techniques and behavior management and modification with severely disabled students is desired.
Knowledge of:
- The importance of following policy and practices regarding student records, behavior and confidentiality.
- The importance of using effective instructional materials and their uses.
- Effective behavior management procedures.
- Developmental characteristics of children.
Ability to:
- Work with and lead students in group or individual instructional activities. Ability to institute adapted standard educational curriculum to the specialized needs of students with significant disabilities.
- Ability to present instructional material in a clear, sequenced manner while sensitive to the needs of students and their ability to comprehend.
- Ability to handle physical care needs and respond to specialized health care requirements.
- Ability to observe, interpret and record data involving the academic record and behavior of students.
- Ability to deal with stress of working closely with students with significant disabilities. Dependability, adaptability, patience, consistency, high level of communication skills, and resourcefulness.
- Ability to assess situations and act appropriately and with sound judgment for the safety and well-being of students and teacher.
- Work cooperatively with teachers, students, and adults.
- Learn classroom procedures rapidly.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Follow a schedule.
- Perform tasks involving use of independent judgment.
- Work cooperatively with a teacher and to learn classroom procedures and skills rapidly and thoroughly.
- Perform physical duties as required.
- Be trustworthy with confidential information.
Examples Of Duties
- Confer with teacher and may assist in preparation of lessons appropriate to level of instruction; review coverage and comprehension of subject matter and administer tests. Collect, sort, and correct lessons and tests; record grades and progress in ledger; redistribute to students; file classroom materials.
- Monitor and supervise student engaged in activities initiated by the teacher. Record student progress and behavior; document areas in need of emphasis or reiteration. Tutor on a one-on-one or small group basis as necessary.
- Supervise students in classroom and hallways so that an orderly atmosphere is preserved; control aggressive behavior, settle disputes and otherwise encourage safe, well-mannered activity.
- At times students may exhibit physical aggression. Assist to de-escelate, remove, contain, and physically restrain if necessary.
- Assist students in boarding and exiting the school bus.
- Assists students in their understanding of academic, life skills and/or appropriate social behavioral concepts by reemphasizing the basic elements of teacher-directed activities.
- Scores student work which does not require analysis or interpretation under the direction of licensed staff.
- May assist with alternative methods of communication (e.g. signing).
- Keep records and charts of student progress.
- Assist with the general supervision of students both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Assist with the physical management of students, including lifting, moving, and positioning of students with significant disabilities.
- Prepare materials for instructional use under the direction of licensed staff.
- Fulfill other related duties as assigned or assumed.
- Learn and perform assigned duties relating to the students’ physical needs (e.g., seizures, diapering, toileting, feeding, catheterization, ventilation, etc.), following safety standards established by a school nurse, physician, or regional program specialist. Assist students to brush teeth, wash hands, comb hair and perform other functions of personal hygiene.
- May assist special education licensed staff with implementing individualized education plan (IEP) goals including related services.
- Learn and perform safe transfers for students from wheelchair to changing table, bus to classroom, classroom to playground, etc.
- May assist special education licensed staff in communicating with teachers and parents on students’ progress.
- Learn and follow proper procedures in handling body fluids.
- May assist mainstreamed students to participate in extracurricular activities (e.g., music, intramural sports).
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 4-6 hours; drive 1-3 hours. Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, repetitive grasping and fine manipulation. Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting or climbing stairs and frequent bending / squatting. If assigned to a student requiring physical assistance, Instructional Assistants will be required to occasionally lift 75 pounds.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Other physical requirements:
- Most Instructional Assistants perform outside recess duty as part of their daily responsibilities. This may require standing outside for periods of time - sometimes in inclement weather.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and occasionally stand outside for periods of time. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty).
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, and colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Administrative Assistant
Definition
Under minimal direction and supervision, performs independent work as the primary secretary to a superintendent’s cabinet-level administrator. Performs work in detailed, complex and varied office functions.
Reports to: Superintendent’s cabinet-level administrator.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Employees in this classification are under the general direction of a director or a building principal. Many tasks are non-routine and require a considerable reliance upon the use of independent judgment. Only on occasion questions are referred to the supervisor for advice. May require frequent communication with non-district personnel. Assistants in this classification may be responsible to provide work-related guidance and direction for other personnel, including volunteers. On occasion represents the district in instances when the administrator or supervisor is unavailable.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Extended training beyond the high school level preferred.
- Must maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license.
- A current first-aid card is recommended.
Experience
General secretarial experience in a complex environment for a period of not less than four years.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Business English, spelling, punctuation and math.
- Current office practices, procedures, communication and equipment.
- Computer-based word processing programs, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and databases.
- Rules, regulations, procedures, functions and policies of the district.
- Office management principles.
Ability To:
- Make effective independent decisions.
- Organize and complete complicated clerical tasks and calculations.
- Use available technology effectively.
- Consistently meet deadlines.
- Organize fiscal records, ledgers and numerous data.
- Compose complex correspondence independently.
- Utilize assigned software, including word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and database programs with speed and accuracy.
- Learn, interpret, and apply school policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
- Train clerical employees.
- Be effective in oral and written communication.
- Maintain effective relationships with school staff, students, and the public.
Examples Of Duties
- Composes correspondence in answer to inquiries.
- Oversees the sorting and routing of mail.
- Distributes work to other secretarial and clerical staff.
- Provides work-related guidance and direction for other secretarial and clerical staff, including volunteers.
- Establishes procedures for the collection of data.
- Collects and records a variety of data.
- Helps maintain his/her administrator’s calendar.
- Establishes and maintains operational procedures.
- Keeps varied clerical and financial records.
- Interviews callers and answers questions by providing information which requires a broad base of knowledge.
- Prepares reports, publications and memoranda from rough draft, notes or oral instructions.
- Processes documents to be forwarded to district office departments.
- Composes correspondence independently on routine and non-routine matters.
- Establishes and maintains files.
- Orders, receives, distributes, and inventories supplies.
- Serves as information liaison between the supervisor, other administrators, teachers, district office personnel, and the general public.
- Prepares meeting agendas.
- Processes confidential information.
- Is responsible for the maintenance, confidentiality and transfer of student records.
- Meets the public and represents the district on a variety of matters.
- Answers questions and provides information which requires a thorough knowledge of the district.
- Schedules facility use for staff and outside user groups.
- May maintain portions of the school or district website.
- Administers first aid and medication to pupils, if applicable.
- Fulfills other related duties as assumed or assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 5-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
Regularly required to talk and hear.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting, occasional standing, and walking.
Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty).
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS
The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Elementary Associate Librarian
Definition
With guidance and direction from the district library coordinator and under supervision of the building principal, organizes and maintains a program of library/media services and collaborative instruction for an elementary or middle school.
Reports to: Building Principal
Distinguishing characteristics
Serves as a field assistant to the district library coordinator. Supervises, establishes, maintains, and coordinates library activities in a school setting. Is required to participate in ongoing professional development to maintain and improve skills in library management and teaching information literacy.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Extended training and/or education beyond the high school level preferred.
- Valid Oregon driver’s license preferred
Experience
- At least one year of library experience preferred.
- At least one year experience working in the elementary or middle school setting preferred.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Library materials and information resources and retrieval and their relationship to the curriculum and district exit outcomes.
- Information literacy standards from American Association of School Libraries and Oregon Association of School Libraries as well as a general understanding of all areas of Common Core State Standards.
- American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights.
- General budget, accounting, and record keeping procedures.
- The process of selecting, purchasing, processing, organizing, maintaining, and disseminating library materials.
- Children and/or young adult literature, authors, and illustrators.
- Current technologies and related software and their applications.
Ability to:
- Manage and organize an elementary or middle school library.
- Make independent decisions.
- Maintain an attractive and inviting school library media center (LMC).
- Successfully build rapport and communicate effectively with students.
- Work collaboratively with staff and students to provide materials and services consistent with current instructional programs.
- Promote reading and information literacy.
- Participate in and, when appropriate, provide professional development opportunities.Attend monthly library meetings.
- Follow district policy and use established selection criteria in collection development.
Examples of Duties
- Under supervision, and following established criteria, selects, purchases, processes, and distributes library materials.
- Upon request, send a copy of book and materials orders to district library coordinator.
- Maintains standard library systems and procedures for accessing, and caring for items in the library collection. For example,
o Maintain regular library hours for circulation of materials to each class.
o Maintain open library hours for student access at such as recess, lunch, and before and after school.
o Reshelf circulated items.
o Repair books and other materials using appropriate tapes, glues, etc.
o Discard materials when condition warrants removal from the collection.
o Process materials (books, periodicals, and multimedia…)
o Increase shelf life of print materials by preventative taping, covering, etc.
o Enter data into the circulation/catalog system.
o Create and edit electronic card catalog records following proper MARC standards.
o Process materials following standard procedures: spine labels, barcodes, stamping, cover or tape, and appropriate reading program labels as needed.
o Maintain regular inventory procedures including scanning, uploading data, interpreting data and reporting of results.
o Maintain a list of lost and missing materials.
o Weed the collection according to a regular schedule.
o Utilize district library criteria in considering materials for discard.
o Discard according to district surplus policy. - Maintain circulation database:
o Manages the automated circulation and catalog system in an efficient and skillful manner.
o Maintain the automated system for borrowing and returning library materials.
o Maintain system of overdue materials notification and billing for lost materials. - Patron Maintenance in circulation database:
o Process new students into circulation database as needed.
o Delete former students and staff as needed.
o Maintain lists of students who have moved still owing library materials and communicate with other district librarians to recover items or payment.
o Maintain Google Apps for Education accounts for students. - Maintains appropriate spreadsheets, records and general information regarding the overall fiscal operation of the LMC.
o Keep an accurate account of all 2220 budget areas for the LMC.
o Balance expenditures among the designated library 2220 accounts.
o Work with Department of Teaching and Learning to manage library book budgets through that department. - Reads professional journals or other publications in order to select quality materials.
- Reads young adult and/or children’s literature in support of the ability to offer reader advisory services.
- Under supervision of district library coordinator and building principal, plans and independently delivers weekly library lessons aligned to information literacy standards (K-5 only).
- Upon request can provides monthly and yearly circulation statistics as well as year-end inventory reports to the building principal and the district library coordinator.
- Provides assistance with the operation and application of all technology and related software housed in or accessed through the library media facility, or the building in general as skills permit.
o Provide on-site support of the school network at the admin level.
o Perform minor troubleshooting of all technologies (hardware and software) in the building as skill permits.
o Maintain a complete school AV inventory in the circulation database.
o Maintain an instructional equipment inventory in the automated circulation database.
o Perform minor troubleshooting on library computers and other technology or contact district support.
o Repair equipment on site as skills permit or contact district or ESD repairs as appropriate.
o Maintain schedule of technology access for technology housed in the LMC.
o Maintains an attractive and inviting atmosphere in the library media facility.
o Interact with students in a warm, nurturing, and energetic making all students feel welcome.
o Share a love of literature with students.
o Maintain a library atmosphere that is conducive to student learning.
o Create multi-use room layout for reading, research and relaxation.
o Organize attractive book displays.
o Produce suitable bulletin boards to promote library and literacy activities. - Consistently follows district and school policies and guidelines for maintaining appropriate behavior among students.
o Monitor students during student contact time in the library.
o Supervise student computer use according to district policy.
o Provide required internet training of students on the district’s Acceptable Use Policy. - Maintains a collaborative relationship between students, staff, and families to assure full use of the LMC and its resources.
o Promotes love of reading.
o Organizes reading incentive programs.
o Hosts book fairs to promote acquisition of books for home use.
o Promote national library and literacy events.
o Maintain or assist in maintaining library webpage. - Works cooperatively with the teaching staff to provide resource materials and services consistent with current instructional programs.
- Works collaboratively with the instructional staff, integrates library lessons with instructional programs, and provides information access instruction and support.
- Maintains communication with, and provides links to, information resource centers located outside of the school facility.
- Participates in ongoing professional development activities in the area of library management and information literacy.
- Upon request, maintains portions of school website.
- Manages and inventories textbooks and other curriculum items in building.
- Follows district policy and established selection criteria in the purchase of materials.
- Performs other duties as required if within the general scope of the job description.
- Fulfills other related duties as assumed or assigned.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 4-6 hours; drive less than 1 hour.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing / walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be from low to moderate-high. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building or supervise students and to drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this position at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to, the following situations: communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property; as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patrons. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Attendance Monitor
Definition: Under administrative supervision, the Attendance Monitor serves as a liaison between school, parents, community agencies, police authorities and the court relating to student attendance issues.
Reports To: Assistant Principal
Distinguishing Characteristics: An employee in this classification serves in the capacity of an assistant to the school administrative team. Knowledge of school policy, regulations and procedures is a basic requirement of this position. In addition, this employee must also be able to provide pro-active service to students and families to encourage regular attendance of all students.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-year college degree or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Experience
- Some background with at-risk youth, high-school age students preferred.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- The importance of following policy and practices regarding student records, behavior and confidentiality.
- Independent judgment required in the completion of tasks.
- Possess or quickly acquire basic technology skills, including e-mail, and use word processing, spreadsheet, and/or database software to the extent necessary to efficiently accomplish the duties of this position.
- Current Oregon Driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and dependable transportation for itinerant work.
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Speak in public and to present information to a judge or justice of the peace.
- Develop resource materials, track data and prepare reports.
- Complete tasks with minimal guidance.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Perform tasks involving use of independent judgment.
- Perform physical duties as required.
- Be trustworthy with confidential information.
Examples Of Duties
Ø Be visible around campus for monitoring and intervention of attendance needs.
Ø Make home visits to discuss attendance issues with parents or guardians and students.
Ø Provide referral-driven and strengths-based intervention services to children and families where irregular attendance is an issue.
Ø Based on Oregon Attendance Laws, use necessary interventions in relation to referred students where truancy is an issue
Ø Provide early intervention services with referred students who are beginning to demonstrate irregular attendance.
Ø Research resource materials and best practices for school staff on effective policies, procedures and programs in relation to encouraging regular attendance of all students.
Ø Participate in school/community collaborative efforts to improve services and support to students with attendance problems.
Ø Issue citations, prepare factual court reports and attend school conferences and court hearings as requested.
Ø Provides pro-active service to students and families to deal with chronic school attendance.
Ø Serve as a liaison between school, parents, community agencies, police authorities and the court on individual cases that reach community level interventions.
Ø Assume responsibility for preparation of reports, letters, data collection and service outcome data as assigned.
Ø Collaborate and communicate with administration and security on campus attendance issues.
Ø Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
§ Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 4-6 hours; drive 1-4 hours.
§ Regularly required to talk and hear.
§ Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, repetitive grasping and fine manipulation.
§ Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with regular sitting and climbing stairs, indoors and out, sometimes in inclement weather.
§ Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend/squat.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Other physical requirements:
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be moderate to high. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but regularly requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and occasionally stand outside for periods of time. Employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. student passing periods and activities).
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
§ The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
§ In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
§ The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
§ The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Childcare Provider
DEFINITION: Under administrative supervision and the direction of the TSPC licensed teacher and/or staff, the Childcare Provider is responsible to assist the development and implementation of the program of activities for their designated age group.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The primary emphasis for the Childcare Provider position is to assist in ensuring the appropriateness of program activities according to the age, interests, and developmental level of the children being served.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Refer to attached qualifications for childcare provider.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to:
- Demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior as required of teachers (e.g., to serve as an effective role model for students).
- Understand skills and expectations found in the Rules for Certification of Childcare Centers.
- Ability and desire to follow instructions and promote the success of the Childcare Center.
- Work cooperatively, in a positive manner, with children, students, staff and parents.
- Work with children and students who exhibit challenging behaviors.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Works as part of a team to provide quality care for enrolled children
- Follows the policies and procedures found in the center handbook.
- Provides care equivalent or exceeding the standards necessary for state certification.
- Assists in providing for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom.
- Complete sanitation and housekeeping tasks as needed according to the Childcare Division Rules.
- Communicates regularly with the Center Coordinator and Lead Childcare Provider
- Models positive and appropriate parenting practices for teen parents and students working in the center.
- Supervises and effectively utilizes student workers and student interns.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 4-6 hours; no driving.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing / walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Custodian
Definition
Under supervision performs routine cleaning and other related tasks in either elementary, middle school or high school.
Reports to: Site Administrator
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this classification are members of a school custodial crew. Duties of positions in the classification are usually performed under close supervision, although some routine duties may be performed independently.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Some experience in custodial work desirable
Qualifications
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment.
Ability to:
- Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency, perform heavy physical labor.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
- Possess an appropriate and valid Oregon driver’s license.
Performance Responsibilities
- Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile and wood floors.
- Vacuums and shampoos rugs and carpets in school, offices and rooms.
- Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, lockers and other equipment.
- Picks up papers and other refuse on grounds and sweeps walks and entrances.
- Washes, scrubs and disinfects restrooms and shower rooms.
- Cleans and polishes metal work such as door panels and hand rails.
- Empties and cleans waste containers.
- Assists in moving or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment.
- Replaces light bulbs.
- Maintains equipment used in the course of work.
- Performs special custodial work upon the request of staff members.
- Makes minor maintenance repairs to furniture.
- Reports safety, sanitary, fire hazards and needed maintenance repairs to the supervisor.
- Assists in the complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings and grounds during summer vacation.
- Raises or lowers flags.
- Responds to biohazard incidents as required.
- Removes graffiti as required.
- Directs visitors and safeguards school property.
- May perform routine grounds keeping duties, light maintenance, painting and such other duties assumed or assigned within the usual scope of this employment.
- Fulfills other related duties as assumed or assigned.
- Assures that building is secure at the end of the shift if applicable.
Employee for this position must undergo a complete physical exam.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1 - 3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 6 - 8 hours; no driving.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Regularly required to use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls.
- Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
Other physical requirements:
During school vacation periods the lifting requirements would change to heavy work. All school furniture is moved twice during a short time.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
- Secondary Schools may require periodic weekend workdays.
Food Service Assistant
FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, assists in any area of food preparation in a school kitchen in a sanitary and orderly manner and does related work as required.
EVALUATED BY: Principal
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Non-routine phases of the work are referred to the Food Service Manager for advice. Decisions and determinations are based on clearly defined procedures or instructions or on well-defined rules and regulations. Applications of independent judgement are required on standard work procedures. Responsibility for getting along with others includes regular contacts with students, school staff and the public.
EDUCATION
- Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. Experience and demonstrated ability may be considered High School diploma or equivalent.
- Required viewing of safety and sanitation film available at ESD.
- Effective February 1996, current "Food Handler" card is required.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in quantity food preparation and kitchen maintenance is desirable but not required.
- Need to demonstrate the ability to acquire necessary skills to function in the kitchen.
- Having experience with computers is helpful.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Methods of preparing quality food, including salads, sandwiches and simple desserts.
- Basic care and use of kitchen utensils and equipment.
- USDA National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
- Basic safety and sanitation procedures or requirements.
- Proper methods of weighing and measuring of ingredients for preparing food in large quantities.
Ability to:
- Prepare a quality product in large quantity in an efficient and orderly manner.
- Adjust recipes to meet needs and maintain correct portion control.
- Get along well with the children and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees.
- Prepare salads, sandwiches and other foods.
- Operate equipment found in school kitchens.
- Learn basic computer operations.
- Deal with confidential material and handle money in a trustworthy manner.
- Deal courteously with difficult people.
- Supervise student helpers.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Learn meal pattern requirements and how to recognize a reimbursable meal.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (Expectations increase as the number of hours allowed for the job increase.)
- Assists a Food Service Manager in performing routine preparation duties
- Assists in routine preparation of food and clean up duties.*
- Performs cleaning and dishwashing and other limited skilled duties in a kitchen.*
- Credits deposits to customer’s account. Counts money, prepares daily cash deposits receipts and reconciles with deposit records.*
- Prepares daily, weekly and monthly reports, as needed.
- Actively pursues delinquent customer accounts, reminding customers of low balances as they pass through the line, distributing low balance sheets, telephone contact with parents and mails letters to parents when necessary.*
- May be responsible for preparing either baked products, main entree or other food items as assigned.
- Assists in setting up the line and serving food. May be responsible for evaluating meals at point of service, collecting meal cards or recording meals on a meal-counting computer.*
- May be responsible for cleaning any of the equipment (hoods, ovens, deep fat fryers, etc.) used in the preparation and service of the meals.
- Assists in the general cleaning of the kitchen.*
- Assumes charge of the lunchroom and kitchen in the absence of manager as designated by the supervisor.*
- May transport food or assume duties of a higher classification on a temporary basis.
- Assists in the serving, evaluation of trays at point of service, the collection of meal cards or the operation of a meal-counting computer.*
- Fulfills other related duties as assigned or assumed.
* Essential job functions
Employees in this position must pass a pre-employment physical/agility screening.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 6-8 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, climb stairs and/or bend.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty).
NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
EMPLOYEE STATEMENT
- I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
- I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time, and that I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
- I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the above position either with or without reasonable accommodations. If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these essential functions, I will inform the district prior to actually beginning work in this position.
Employee Name (please print)
Signature Date
Food Service Lead - Elementary
Definition: Under general supervision oversees and participates in food preparation following the USDA guidelines for National School Lunch Programs and School B Programs.
Reports To: Site Administrator and Food Service Supervisor
Distinguishing Characteristics: Overseeing the production and service of food at a single site serving 150-600 lunches per day. Application of independent judgement is required on standard work procedures. Non-routine phases of the work may be referred to Food Service Manager for advice. The complexity of the work may not be limited to established rules and regulations. Responsibilities for getting along with others include regular contacts with students, staff and the public.
Experience
- One year experience working in a preparation kitchen or six months to a year experience as a Food Service Assistant. (Number of hours for the Food Service Assistant position and experience as a substitute may be considered, based on a demonstrated ability to perform the job.)
Education
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
- Must hold current Food Handlers Certification
- Recommended - current First Aid Card.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- USDA, NSLP, and SBP rules and regulations.
- District Nutritional Services operational procedures.
- Meal accountability systems (Mealtime). Federal, State and local regulations regarding the program.
- All food service recordkeeping requirements.
- Efficient food production, transporting and serving techniques.
- Quality product standards, service and sanitation control.
- Principles and procedures of food handling and storage.
- Operation, cleaning and caring for utensils and institutional food service equipment.
- Basic safety and sanitation procedures or requirements.
- Weighing and measuring of ingredients for preparing food in large quantities.
- Methods of quantity food preparation.
Ability to:
- Operate all types of food service equipment.
- Complete routine addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages and fraction computations with ease and accuracy.
- Clearly and effectively communicate.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effectively organize the workflow.
- Demonstrate initiative and innovation in the application of food services policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate effective leadership.
- Supervise, select and train personnel in food production and service.
- Establish a cost-effective operation.
- Prepare a quality product in large quantity in an efficient and orderly manner.
- Adjust recipes to meet needs and maintain correct portion control.
- Get along well with the children and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Maintain a county food handler’s card.
Examples of Duties
- Oversee and participate in food preparation according to planned menus, following standardized recipes and portion sizes according to USDA requirements.
- Maintain high standards of food quality.
- Assists in menu planning.
- May be responsible for preparing baked products, main entrée or other food items as assigned.
- Assists in setting up the line and serving food. May be responsible for evaluating meals at point of service or recording meals on a meal-counting computer.
- May be responsible for cleaning any of the equipment used in the preparation and service of the meals.
- Assists in the general cleaning of the kitchen.
- Assists in the selection and training of new employees. Outlines daily duties and schedules work of kitchen staff. Schedules substitutes as needed.
- Maintains accurate records of menu production sheets, inventories upon request, information for payroll, and other record keeping and reporting as required.
- Forecasts and communicates food and supply needs.
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, and employee accidents/incidents to Principal and Food Service Supervisor in a timely manner.
- Attends management/supervisory meetings at district office.
- Based on personal observation, submits input to administrator regarding food service staff job performance.
- Fulfills other related duties as assumed or assigned.
Employees for this position must undergo a complete physical exam.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 6-8 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and bend, lift and occasionally squat, and climb stairs.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty).
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Food Service Lead - Secondary
Definition: Directs the operation of a secondary school kitchen. Responsible for organizing, leading, planning and insuring quality in the Food Services operation.
Reports To: Site Administrator and Food Service Supervisor
Distinguishing Characteristics: Overseeing the production and service of food at a single site serving 400 and above lunches per day. Application of independent judgement is required on standard work procedures. Non-routine phases of the work may be referred to Site Administrator or Food Service Supervisor for advice. The complexity of the work may not be limited to the application of readily understood rules, regulations and procedures. Responsibilities for getting along with others includes regular contact with students, staff and the public.
Education
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
- Must hold current Food Handlers Certification
- Recommended - current First Aid Card.
Experience
- Documented experience in quantity food preparation, kitchen maintenance and food service supervision. Must continually take classes that would assist in the efficient operation of a high-volume production kitchen.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- USDA, NSLP, and SBP rules and regulations.
- District Nutritional Services operational procedures.
- Meal accountability systems (Mealtime).
- Federal, state and local regulations regarding the program.
- All food service recordkeeping requirements.
- Efficient food production, transporting and serving techniques.
- Quality product standards, service and sanitation control.
- Principles and procedures of food handling and storage.
- Operation, cleaning and caring for utensils and institutional food service equipment.
- Basic safety and sanitation procedures or requirements.
- Weighing and measuring of ingredients for preparing food in large quantities.
- Methods of quantity food preparation.
Ability to:
- Operate all types of food service equipment.
- Complete routine addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages and fraction computations with ease and accuracy.
- Clearly and effectively communicate.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effectively organize the workflow.
- Demonstrate initiative and innovation in the application of food services policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate effective leadership.
- Supervise, select and train personnel in food production and service.
- Establish a cost-effective operation.
- Prepare a quality product in large quantity in an efficient and orderly manner.
- Adjust recipes to meet needs and maintain correct portion control.
- Get along well with the children and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Maintain a county food handler’s card.
Examples of Duties
- Works in cooperation with the Site Administrator, Food Service Supervisor, parents, students and other school personnel in planning and implementing all food service needs.
- Provides volume and variety of items with a minimum of five (5) entrees/choices and an a la carte program.
- Responsible for day-to-day oversight of cafeteria operations in a secondary school.
- Maintains a financially successful food service operation including controlling food costs, controlling food waste, controlling labor costs and insuring proper pricing procedures are followed.
- Ensures the proficient and timely preparation and distribution of daily meal components.
- Assists in setting up the line and serving food. May be responsible for evaluating meals at point of service of recording meals on a meal-counting computer.
- May be responsible for cleaning any of the equipment used in the preparation and service of the meals.
- Assists in the training of food service employees. Ensures that all employees follow safe, sanitary and appropriate food handling techniques resulting in the service of safe, high quality foods.
- Maintains accurate records of menu production sheets, inventories upon request, information for payroll, and other record keeping and reporting as required.
- Ensures that all employees provide excellent customer service.
- Determines school-wide usage levels and orders food and supplies accordingly.
- Reports equipment and facilities needing repair.
- Checks, stores and cares for food and supplies.
- Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the kitchen and serving area.
- Provides a working environment that encourages teamwork and communication to support the department mission statement and goals.
- Based on personal observation, submits input to administrator regarding food service staff job performance.
- Attends food service staff meetings at district office.
- Fulfills other related duties as assumed or assigned.
Employees in this position must pass a pre-employment physical/agility screening.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 6-8 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and bend, lift and occasionally squat, or climb stairs.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty).
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Groundskeeper
Definition: Under general supervision, the Groundskeeper works to provide general grounds and equipment operation to effectively implement strategies to both maintain and beautify our schools, rentals, and vacant properties. They assist in maintaining a welcoming, attractive, sanitary, and safe landscape for students, staff, and the public; and minimizes property damage, loss, and liability exposure. This position performs advanced and highly varied landscape maintenance duties at multiple District sites, caring for lawns, shrubs, trees and groundcover.
Reports To: Physical Plant Manager
Distinguishing Characteristics: The Groundskeeper is a “hands-on” position that works independently following standardized routines under general supervision. The nature of the work requires adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations. Daily operations consist of driving District vehicles while towing a loaded trailer with mowers and assorted landscaping equipment. Performing the landscape maintenance at various schools and other facilities. The incumbent interfaces and actively engages to solve problems with the Physical Plant Manager and maintenance or custodial colleagues. The incumbent interfaces regularly with students, staff, colleagues, and community members during the completion of their daily task. The incumbent does not have supervisory responsibilities, but may provide guidance and direction to other staff, temporary staff or substitute employees.
Education
- Must possess high school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
Experience
- Must possess experience in landscape maintenance work or any combination of experience and training that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the job.
Licenses
- Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license. Must be able to be insurable to drive District owned vehicles.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a pesticide applicator license in accordance with OAR 603-057-0110 within 12 months of employment.
- Must maintain pesticide applicator license through completion of yearly continuing education requirements
Qualifications
Ability to:
- Perform basic math calculations.
- Operate groundskeeping equipment and solve problems related to equipment operations.
- Follow a set routine at a pace that meets District standards.
- Meet deadlines and schedules.
- Be flexible to changing work schedules and working environments.
- Operate a vehicle with attached trailer, or other pull behind equipment up to 20’ in length, and to back up a trailer into tight spaces.
- Operate small lift equipment, power and hand tools, and must possess the ability to work from ladders.
- Operate walk behind mowers, riding mowers from 48” up to 14’, mechanical hard edger, chainsaws, hedge pruners, pole pruners, blowers, chippers, leaf vacuums, compact utility tractors and other landscape equipment.
- Safely operate hand tools, rakes, shovels, hoes, pruners, brooms, string trimmer, saws, blowers, vacuums, hoses, pressure washers.
- Operate groundskeeping equipment and solve problems related to equipment operations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of safety practices and procedures
Examples of Duties
- Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
- Ensures proper standards of cleanliness and landscape appearance by being responsible for the following:
- Mowing and edging
- String trimming
- Weeding and bed work
- Pruning of shrubbery and light tree pruning
- Leaf removal using rakes, leaf vacuums
- Blowing/Clearing of hard surfaces
- Transplanting and planting materials
- Landscape cleanup projects
- Planting and removing dead or damages plants
- Removal of blackberries, poison oak or poison ivy
- Pressure washing
- Clearing roof debris
- Cleaning gutters and down spouts
- Reports and repairs vandalism damage.
- Responds to facility emergencies during and after shift.
- Performs routine maintenance on mowers such as but not limited to lubrication and washing equipment.
- Routinely uses and operates maintenance equipment and tools safely and in accordance with the training instructions provided. Learns and utilizes new tools and technologies as needed by the District.
- Attends training courses as required and responds to instructions both on the job and in training classes.
- Uses the work order system to request work and to document work completed for daily, weekly, and seasonal work as assigned.
- Responsible for the treating district grounds and buildings for pests.
- Prepare and maintain pest records.
- Comply with proper notifications and record retention as required by local, state, and federal authorities.
- Operate and maintain traps, tools, equipment, and machinery associated with pest control.
- Follow all pesticide label instructions
- Follow the Roseburg School District’s Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPM)
- Reads, understands and applies oral and written instructions from documents and labels.
- Work independently and effectively as a member of a team.
- Reports equipment damage, preventative maintenance and repair requirements to the Maintenance Mechanic to ensure proper working order and appearance.
- Must demonstrate the ability to help direct and assist the work of others.
- Travels between District sites as directed.
- Assists other maintenance staff with projects.
- May be assigned repairs to facilities based on demonstrated skills.
- Maintains effective working relationships with team members, school personnel, students, and parents, through professional and courteous behavior and creative problem resolution
*Employees in this position must pass a pre-employment physical/agility screening.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit, stand/walk/move around, and drive for 6-8 hours.
- Regularly required to use hands for repetitive single grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
- Regularly required to use feet for repetitive movement, as in operating foot controls.
- Lifting 80 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and bend, lift and occasionally squat, or climb stairs.
The employee will frequently stand, but will also walk, climb stairs and ladders, sit, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach in the normal course of their workday. At times the employee will spend prolonged periods of time standing, walking, sitting, pushing, bending, stooping, and kneeling. The employee will routinely lift up to 80 lbs. by themselves and lift more than 80lbs. with assistance.
Work Environment: The work environment includes exposure to fumes, solvents and vibration with most of the equipment. Other potential exposures and hazards include but are not limited to chemicals, toxins, dirt, playground equipment, communicable diseases, and power/hand operated equipment and machinery.
The work environment frequently includes moderate to loud noise. The Groundskeeper works outdoors in all kinds of weather, and sometimes in the dark. Most of the work involves undertaking activities of a physical nature. Seasonal weather-related activity such as mowing turf in spring and summer, cleaning leaves in the fall, ice and snow removal in the winter require prolonged work time outside.
Note: The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Office Assistant
Definition
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of clerical work. Processes and files materials and other clerical support for school staff.
Reports to: Principal
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this classification require routine knowledge of computer office application, filing and data entry under general supervision. The position requires some use of independent judgement but the work is generally performed under well-defined rules, standards and policies.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Having worked with a school or other organizations whose general policies and procedures may be similar to that of the public schools.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold a valid Oregon drivers license
- Willing to obtain First Aid Card
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Modern office practices and procedures.
- Microsoft Office Suite programs including MS Word, Excel, Publisher and Access.
- Audio visual and electronic equipment and its operation.
- Policy and practices regarding student records and confidentiality.
Ability to:
- Greet the public and deal with routine matters.
- Work well with students and staff in a school setting.
- Be trustworthy with confidential information.
- Speak clearly, spell correctly and use correct grammar.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Perform clerical work involving self-initiative and the use of independent judgment.
Examples Of Duties
- Assists in school offices in matters of routine clerical work including reception and telephone responsibilities.
- Uses appropriate technical office equipment and reproduces materials.
- Keeps and records data.
- Assists others in matters of filing, sorting, data collecting and organizing materials.
- Collects and accounts for monies received.
- Prepares simple statistical reports.
- Prepares a variety of artistic and visual aid materials.
- Administer first aid and medications to students as required.
- Fulfills other related duties as assumed or assigned.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with frequent sitting, standing and walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Most Office Assistants perform outside recess duty as part of their daily responsibilities. This may require standing outside for periods of time - sometimes in inclement weather.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Office Manager
Definition
Under limited direction and supervision, performs independent work as the lead secretary to an administrator or district-wide program manager.
Reports to: Principal, administrator or supervisory staff.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Employees in this classification have primary responsibility for managing a school or district-wide program office and are under the direction of an administrator or district-wide program manager. Non-routine tasks are part of the expected duties. Decisions and determinations are often made by use of independent judgment. Only occasionally are questions referred to the supervisor for advice. On occasion represents the district in instances when the administrator is unavailable.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Extended training beyond the high school level preferred.
- Must maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license.
- Must maintain a valid first aid/ CPR card (school office managers).
Experience
General secretarial experience in a semi-complex environment for a period of not less than two years.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Business English, spelling, punctuation and math.
- Current office practices, procedures, communications and equipment.
- Computer-based word processing programs, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and databases.
- Rules, regulations, procedures, functions and policies of the district.
Ability to:
- Make independent decisions.
- Organize and complete complicated clerical tasks and calculations.
- Be effective in oral and written communication.
- Consistently meet deadlines.
- Keep financial records, ledgers, and other data.
- Compose correspondence.
- Utilize assigned software, including word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and database programs with speed and accuracy.
- Learn, interpret, and apply school policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Maintain effective relationships with school staff, students, and the general public.
- Use available technology effectively.
Examples Of Duties
- Sorts and determines the routing of mail.
- Answers correspondence not requiring the supervisor's attention.
- Makes appointments.
- Keeps varied clerical and financial records.
- Interviews callers and answers questions by providing information which requires a broad base of knowledge. This might include routing of the call and/or taking accurate messages.
- Helps maintain his/her administrator’s calendar.
- Prepares reports, publications and memoranda from rough draft, notes or oral instructions. These items might include, but not be limited to, newsletters, handbooks, school and/or district level plans and training materials.
- Composes correspondence independently on routine matters.
- Establishes and maintains files.
- Processes documents to be forwarded to district office departments or other schools.
- Prepares agendas and other items for school, department and district-level meetings.
- Assists with the organization of school events and school and staff activities.
- May direct and distribute work to other clerical staff, including training of clerical employees.
- Processes confidential information.
- Is responsible for the maintenance, confidentiality and transfer of student records.
- Orders, receives, distributes, and inventories supplies.
- Serves as information liaison between the supervisor, other administrators, teachers, district office personnel, and the general public.
- Schedules facility use for itinerant staff and outside user groups.
- May maintain portions of the school or district website.
- May administer first aid and medication to pupils, if applicable.
- Fulfills other related duties as assumed or assigned.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 5-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing / walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty).
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Secretary
SECRETARY
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of difficult and responsible clerical and secretarial work which requires the use of independent decision-making.
REPORTS TO: Principal, administrator or supervisory staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Employees in this classification are under the general supervision of an administrator, and may be supervised by an Office Manager, Executive Secretary, or department head. Some non-routine phases of work are referred to the immediate supervisor for advice. Decisions and determinations are based on procedures which may not be clearly defined and work may be performed from limited instructions. The use of independent judgment is required on routine assignments.
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
- General secretarial experience desirable including use of standard office equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Previous experience with student information systems.
- Business English, spelling, punctuation and math.
- Current office methods, practices and procedures, communications and equipment.
- Office machines and equipment.
- Computer-based word processing program, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and databases.
- First aid (counseling office positions).
Ability to:
- Perform clerical work with speed and accuracy.
- Computer keyboarding with speed and accuracy.
- Make arithmetical calculations.
- Spell correctly and use good English.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Maintain effective relationships with school staff, students and the general public.
- Use a computer as a tool.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Initiates and answers telephone calls.*
- Makes appointments.*
- Interviews callers, furnishing desired information or referring callers to proper authority.*
- Writes letters and memoranda from rough draft, notes or oral instructions.
- Composes correspondence independently on routine matters.*
- Types reports, memoranda and other materials from straight copy or rough draft.*
- Establishes and maintains files.*
- Compiles information for and prepares reports.
- Operates office machines.*
- Serves as information liaison between the supervisor, other administrators, teachers, district office personnel, and the general public.*
- Fulfills other related duties as assumed or assigned.
* Essential job functions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 5-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting, occasional standing, and walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. recess duty).
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
EMPLOYEE STATEMENT
- I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
- I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time. When this happens, the district will provide me with the revised job description and I will remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
- I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the above position either with or without reasonable accommodations. If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these essential functions, I will inform the district prior to actually beginning work in this position.
Employee Name (please print) ______________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________ Date ______________
Skills Trainer/ISS
Definition: Under the general supervision of the department of student services administration, serves in a supplementary role in the support, implementation, and evaluation of skills-specific services for school aged youth.
Reports To: Director of Student Services
Distinguishing Characteristics: Within the guidelines and direction established by the student services administration, provides education, support, direction, and modeling to assist client with treatment goals. Responsible for implementing identified evidence-based interventions and providing behavioral and social skill training for identified students. Consults with school team and family members regarding current needs and progress of identified students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
Experience
Demonstrated competence with at-risk youth and families
Qualifications
Demonstrate competence in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing and speaking.
Knowledge of:
- Effective communication techniques.
- Interventions to support the behavioral, social skill and executive functioning of students.
- Learning characteristics of various handicapping conditions.
- Child and adolescent development, concepts, and theories
Ability to:
- Engage in positive and appropriate relationship-building with students, families and co-workers.
- Ensure safety, security, and confidentiality of students in the school setting.
- Communicate in developmentally appropriate and respectful manner with clients, families, and coworkers.
- Conduct oneself in a professional and respectful manner with clients, families, and coworkers; as evidenced by actions, language, and attire.
- Work effectively with a variety of providers, family members, other professionals, and children in the school setting
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Examples Of Duties
- Provide supervision for students who are assigned to the In-School Suspension (ISS) classroom.
- Review ISS policies, procedures, and student expectations with students daily.
- Work with students and or other staff members during student reflection period on issues such as behavior management and the prevention of undesirable behaviors that resulted in student being assigned to ISS.
- Coordinates with Assistant Principal and/or assigned administrator on matters relating to full day referrals for the purpose of supporting established disciplinary guidelines.
- Monitors students during assigned periods for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Performs general record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. attendance logs, activity reports, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or supervisory staff in meeting mandated requirements.
- Provides verbal and written feedback of observations for the purpose of informing teacher/s, Assistant Principal, and/or parents of students’ activities.
- Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. students, teachers, administrators, and/or parents, etc.) for the purpose of solving problems, providing information and/or directing to other sources.
- Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the child in the school.
- Seek assistance of the parents and the administration when needed.
- Establish a professional rapport with students that earns their respect.
- Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive classroom climate that encourages student responsibility, using positive motivation, clear classroom routines, challenging instructional strategies, and effective classroom management techniques.
- Facilitates and leads individual and group skills training
- Monitor, record data and complete required documentation of a professional quality and within specified timelines
- Creatively and collaboratively problem solve in their daily work with clients, families, and coworkers
- Function effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Fulfills other related duties as assigned or assumed
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1-3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 6-8 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, repetitive grasping and fine manipulation.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting or climbing stairs and frequent bending / squatting.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Other physical requirements:
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and occasionally stand outside for periods of time. Some employees in this job classification may be required to work outdoors in extreme temperature/weather conditions and be exposed to high noise levels (i.e. during lunch, passing periods, and recess).
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, and colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Site Op 1
Definition: Under general supervision of the school Principal or Custodial Supervisor performs duties as required of the day Maintenance/Custodial staff. Plans, performs and as required, assigns routine cleaning work.
Evaluated by: Site Administrator
Distinguishing Characteristics: A person in this classification participates in routine custodial maintenance work performed in an elementary or middle school. Communication with school Principal, Custodial Supervisor, evening custodians and faculty in performing non-routine assignments is required. Assignments are given in general terms, indicating the results expected. The methods to be used in accomplishing non-routine assignments are determined in conjunction with supervisors, depending on the nature of the work to be done.
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Two years of experience in school custodial work, or equivalent and/or leadership qualities/skills.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Tools, materials and methods used in unskilled and semi-skilled building and grounds maintenance work.
- Custodial methods for the cleaning and preserving of floors, walls and fixtures.
- Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.
- Methods, supplies and tools used in watering and caring for lawns, shrubs and trees.
- Operation of heating plant and equipment.
- Leadership techniques.
Ability to:
- Oversee/lead employees.
- Resolve complaints.
- Interpret and apply rules, regulations and policies.
- Use tools utilized in custodial, building maintenance and grounds maintenance work.
- Perform heavy physical labor.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and the general public.
- Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Lay out work and estimate time, tools and materials used.
- Perform minor repairs to electrical and plumbing fixtures, using hand tools.
- Operate power mowers, tractors, and trucks.
- Work independently on assigned tasks.
Examples of Duties
- Confers with Principal, Custodial Supervisor, and/or Maintenance Supervisor regarding care and cleaning programs at the school.
- Assists subordinates in doing their work properly, giving instructions and training new personnel.
- Performs the cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, halls, and gymnasiums.
- Maintains equipment used in the course of work.
- Reports needed repair work to proper authorities.
- Performs minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
- Requisitions custodial supplies and equipment.
- Open school and check boilers and heating unit status.
- Raise or lower flags.
- Check all restrooms for supplies and cleanliness.
- Pick-up debris from playground and entrance areas.
- Safety check on playground equipment.
- Reports fire, sanitary, and safety hazards.
- Maintains hallways and common areas.
- Set up, tear down, and cleanup lunchroom area.
- Check roof drains, gutters, and retrieve balls. etc.
- Does set up for special events, music programs, etc.
- Respond to biohazard incidents as required.
- Remove graffiti as required.
- Directs visitors and safeguards school property.
- Complete assigned work orders.
- May perform routine grounds keeping duties, light maintenance, painting, and such other duties assumed or assigned within the usual scope of this employment.
- Assist in the complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings and grounds during summer vacation.
*Employee for this position must undergo a complete physical exam.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1 - 3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 6 - 8 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Regularly required to use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls.
- Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting, squatting and climbing stairs.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), bend and lift, reach with hands and arms, stoop and / or bend.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
- Other physical requirements: During school vacation periods the lifting requirements would change to heavy work. All school furniture is moved twice during a short time period for major cleaning.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Site Op 2
Definition: Under the general supervision of the Site Administrator performs duties as required of the evening Custodial staff.
Reports To: Site Administrator
Distinguishing Characteristics: A person in this classification participates in routine custodial maintenance work performed in a secondary school. Communicates with the Site Administrator, Custodial Supervisor and faculty in performing non-routine assignments as required. Assignments are given in general terms, indicating the results expected. The methods to be used in accomplishing non-routine assignments are determined in conjunction with supervisors, depending on the nature of the work to be done. The employee in this position at the high school works day shift. The employee in this position at a middle school works the evening shift.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Two years of experience in school custodial work, or equivalent and/or leadership qualities/skills.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Tools, materials and methods used in unskilled and semi-skilled building and grounds maintenance work.
- Custodial methods for the cleaning and preserving of floors, walls and fixtures.
- Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.
- Operation of heating plant and equipment.
- Maintenance and mechanical training.
- Leadership techniques.
Ability to:
- Oversee/lead employees.
- Resolve complaints.
- Interpret and apply rules, regulations and policies.
- Use tools utilized in custodial, building maintenance and grounds maintenance work.
- Perform heavy physical labor.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with school personnel, students and the general public.
- Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Lay out work and estimate time, tools and materials used.
- Perform minor maintenance repairs to physical plant items and plumbing fixtures, using hand tools.
- Operate power mowers, tractors and trucks.
- Works with and directs grounds keeping personnel assigned to a school, to plan and organize their work and to see that the work is accomplished effectively.
Examples of Duties
- Confers with Principal, Custodial Supervisor and/or Maintenance Supervisor regarding care and cleaning programs at the school.
- Trains new personnel.
- Performs the cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, halls cafeterias and gymnasiums.
- Maintains equipment used in the course of work.
- Reports needed repair work to proper authorities.
- Performs minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
- Opens school and check boilers and heating unit status.
- Raises or lowers flags.
- Checks all restrooms for supplies and cleanliness.
- Picks up debris from playground and entrance areas.
- Reports fire, sanitary and safety hazards.
- Maintains hallways and common areas.
- Sets up, tears down and cleans up lunchroom area.
- Checks roof drains, gutters and retrieve balls, etc.
- Does set-up for special events, music programs, etc.
- Responds to biohazard incidents as required.
- Removes graffiti as required.
- Directs visitors and safeguards school property.
- Completes assigned work orders.
- May perform routine grounds keeping duties, light maintenance, painting and such other duties assumed or assigned within the usual scope of this employment.
- Assists in the complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings and grounds during summer vacation.
*Employee for this position must undergo a complete physical exam.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1 - 3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 6 - 8 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Regularly required to use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls.
- Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting, squatting and climbing stairs.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), bend and lift, reach with hands and arms, stoop and / or bend.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
- Other physical requirements: During school vacation periods the lifting requirements would change to heavy work. All school furniture is moved twice during a short time period for major cleaning.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Site Op 3
Definition: Under the general direction of the Site Administrator performs duties as required.
Evaluated by: Site Administrator
Distinguishing Characteristics: A person in this classification participates in routine custodial maintenance work performed in a high school. Communicates with the Site Administrator, Custodial Supervisor and faculty in performing non-routine assignments as required. Assignments are given in general terms, indicating the results expected. The methods to be used in accomplishing non-routine assignments are determined in conjunction with supervisors, depending on the nature of the work to be done. This person leads and oversees the custodial crew at the high school.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Four years of experience in the school custodial work or equivalent and leadership experience.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Tools, materials and methods used in unskilled and semi-skilled building and grounds maintenance work.
- Custodial methods for cleaning and preserving of floors, walls and fixtures.
- Cleaning materials, disinfectants and equipment used in custodial work.
- Operation of heating plant and equipment.
- Maintenance and mechanical training.
- Leadership techniques.
Ability to:
- Oversee/lead employees.
- Resolve complaints.
- Interpret and apply rules, regulations and policies.
- Use tools utilized in custodial, building maintenance and grounds maintenance work.
- Perform heavy physical labor.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, user groups and the general public.
- Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Lay out work and estimate time, tools and materials used.
- Perform minor maintenance repairs to physical plant items and plumbing fixtures, using hand tools.
- Operate power mowers, tractors and trucks.
Performance Responsibilities
- Confers with Site Administrator, Custodial Supervisor and/or Maintenance Supervisor regarding care and cleaning programs at the school.
- Assists subordinates in doing their work properly, giving instructions and training new personnel.
- Supervises and personally performs the cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, halls and gymnasiums.
- Maintains equipment used in the course of work.
- Reports needed repair work to proper authorities.
- Performs minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
- Opens school and checks boilers and heating unit status.
- Raises or lowers flags.
- Checks all restrooms for supplies and cleanliness.
- Picks up debris from playground and entrance areas.
- Reports and corrects fire, sanitary and safety hazards.
- Maintains hallways and common areas.
- Sets up, tears down and cleans up lunchroom area.
- Checks roof drains, gutters and retrieves balls, etc.
- Does set-up for special events, music programs, etc.
- Responds to biohazard incidents as required.
- Removes graffiti as required.
- Directs visitors and safeguards school property.
- Completes assigned work orders.
- May perform routine grounds keeping duties, regular maintenance, painting and such other duties assumed or assigned within the usual scope of this employment.
- Assists in the complete cleaning and routine maintenance of buildings and grounds during summer vacation.
*Employee for this position must undergo a complete physical exam.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 1 - 3 hours; stand/walk/move around for 6 - 8 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Regularly required to use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls.
- Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting, squatting and climbing stairs.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), bend and lift, reach with hands and arms, stoop and / or bend.
- Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
- Other physical requirements:
- During school vacation periods the lifting requirements would change to heavy work. All school furniture is moved twice during a short time period for major cleaning.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Confidential
Human Resources Specialist
Human Resources Specialist
Definition: Under minimal direction and supervision, the Human Resources Specialist performs independent work as an administrative assistant to a chief administrative officer. Performs and oversees the performance of others in detailed, complex, and varied office functions.
Reports To: The Director of Human Resources
Distinguishing Characteristics: Employee in this classification is under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources. Most tasks are non-routine and require a considerable reliance upon the use of independent judgment. Employee must deal professionally and diplomatically with highly confidential and sensitive information and issues and is therefore expected to possess and exercise the highest level of professional ethics. Only on occasion are questions referred to the supervisor for advice. Requires frequent communication with non-district personnel during which time this employee is the sole representative of the district.
Performance Responsibilities
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Primary contact for all new district employees to assist them with intake and the onboarding process
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Organizes pre-employment requirements: fingerprinting, drug screens and physical/agility tests.
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Acts as district liaison with other agencies.
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Keeps current on licensure rules, progress in contract negotiations, salaries, vacancies, bargaining agreement language, methods of pay procedures, etc., to be able to answer queries from patrons and employees.
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Serves as official scribe for labor contract negotiations.
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Serves as district liaison with the workers’ compensation insurance company. Provides and follows up on claim information and documents. Stays current on and coordinates benefits, programs, and reimbursements. Arranges and attends claims reviews.
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Has a strong understanding of state and federal employee leave laws and district leave administration and works with employees to properly identify appropriate leave procedures.
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Compile and assimilate reports and surveys required by state, federal and other external agencies.
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Serves as a resource to district administrators on district practices and processes, TSPC licensure requirements and labor law.
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Answers questions and provides information requiring a thorough knowledge of the district.
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Provides leadership for the preparation and execution of annual Human Resources functions and activities.
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Meets the public and represents the district on a variety of matters.
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Serves as an administrative assistant to the Director of Human Resources.
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Serves a member of the site Safety Committee and serves as an advisor to District Safety Committee.
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Prepares and distributes job vacancy postings.
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Assists as needed with: Teacher contracts, Extra-duty contracts, Classified employee calculation sheets, Transfers and changes of status, Substitute employee paperwork, Unemployment paperwork and process
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Assists with maintenance of the Department of Human Resources website.
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Fulfills other related duties as assumed or assigned.
Qualifications
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to perform multiple tasks with the capability to develop skills to meet changing job conditions;
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Knowledge of State and Federal employment laws and regulations, HR legal requirements pertinent to Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, Board Policies;
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Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel and Word) and ability to create and maintain spreadsheets;
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Ability to be organized, manage time and resources to perform multiple tasks simultaneously;
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Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality of all district transactions;
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Ability to collaborate and use initiative and judgment in accomplishing tasks;
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Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions;
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Ability to work harmoniously with others and demonstrate positive conflict resolutions skills;
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Ability to be flexible and succeed in a sometimes-high energy, demanding environment;
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Ability to take responsibility for professional learning and maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in development activities;
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Ability to provide excellent customer service to all district stakeholders;
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Must have physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions and be a contributing member of a team;
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Willingness to take on a variety of new and challenging projects;
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Ability to read and understand policies and follow verbal instructions;
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Communicate effectively with individuals and groups, often concerning sensitive information.
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Produce detailed documents and correspondence dealing with complex issues.
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Consider and research multifaceted topics to develop unbiased and sound business solutions for consideration by the supervisor and/or other invested administrative staff.
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Hold a Notary Public commission.
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Maintain an Oregon driver’s license.
Experience/Education
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Exhibited proficiency working with a diverse population in potentially emotionally charged and/or strained situations.
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Successful office experience in a complex environment for a period of no fewer than five years.
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Public school experience preferred.
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Minimum of 2 years of college/university studies earning Associate’s degree in business and/or human resources management or have equivalent experience.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
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Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 5-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
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Regularly required to talk and hear.
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Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
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Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and intermittent standing / walking.
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Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
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Occasionally required to travel within the district, and infrequently travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations do not waive any essential junctions of the job requirement.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this or the position at any time it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
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The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
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In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
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The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
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The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only while performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
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The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Administrator
- Social Emotional/Teaching and Learning Administrative Coordinator
- Student Services Adminstrative Coordinator
Social Emotional/Teaching and Learning Administrative Coordinator
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL/TEACHING AND LEARNING
Definition
Reporting to the Director of Teaching and Learning, the SEL Coordinator supports the effective implementation of the district’s Social and Emotional Learning and Instructional Framework vision. Responsible for the development, adaption, and execution of SEL and instructional initiatives within schools, and supports district and school staff in promoting students’ social, emotional, and academic development through curriculum and assessment. Working in cooperation with school staff, parents, and community partners, responsible for coordinating internal and external resources to meet the needs of students and contribute to positive behavioral health and wellness across schools.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Master’s degree in education or related field. Must hold a valid Oregon Administrator License. A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of current research and best practices in SEL.
- Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and trends related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Deep knowledge of state and local assessment and use of data for making instructional decisions.
- Experience designing and delivering professional development.
- Ability to plan, organize, and work collaboratively with other teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create positive relationships.
- Ability to collect and analyze data to drive improvement.
- Self-directed with strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to think and respond creatively to the needs of the district.
- Deep commitment to educational excellence.
- Flexibility in adapting to conditions of change and unusual situations.
Performance Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with district departments and school campuses to integrate social-emotional learning programs aligned with the district’s strategic plan.
- Contribute to short-term and long-term planning of district wide SEL integration.
- Consult with principals, school counselors, school psychologists, teachers, and administrators regarding the social and emotional needs of students.
- Coordinate and deliver resources to school buildings to promote students’ social-emotional learning.
- Collect and analyze data to make decisions and adjustments to SEL curriculum and initiatives.
- Review and analyze district assessment data and collaboratively develop appropriate response to the data.
- Stay current on research and best practices in social-emotional learning.
- Collaborate with administrative staff to develop the district’s professional development plan and coordinate its implementation.
- Coordinate Educator Advancement Council activities including new teacher mentoring and professional development.
- Assist Director of Teaching and Learning with professional development for administrative team.
- Design professional development and training to support effective implementation of social-emotional and instructional framework learning in schools.
- Develop educational workshops for parents and the community to build investment in SEL.
- Establish and maintain systems that ensure student behavior policies are fair and equitable.
- Assist schools in developing programs to improve attendance rates.
- Design and support the development and articulation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), both academically and behaviorally, including a Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) system at all schools.
- Assists in the monitoring of compliance with state/federal regulations regarding Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), including Title I and Title II.
- Facilitates alignment of instructional programs to state and federal standards and supports implementation and evaluation of curriculum, instruction and assessment used in the district.
- Work collaboratively with community partners, mental health services, school counselors, child development specialists and the Office of Student Services to support and ensure behavioral health and wellness across schools.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 3-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing / walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Frequently required to travel within the district, and occasionally travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate, with occasional high noise levels. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations
- The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students, and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague, or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Student Services Adminstrative Coordinator
Student Services Administrative Coordinator
Definition
The Student Services Administrative Coordinator coordinates the activities and programs in the Office of Student Services as designated by the Director of Student Services.
Reports To: Director of Student Services
Education
Enrolled in or completion of coursework required for issuance of an Oregon Administrative License.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations specific to special education under IDEA 2004.
- Knowledge of federal and state grant requirements.
- Ability to write grant proposals, reports, correspondence bulletins, and memoranda.
- Ability to work successfully with families of students with special needs.
- Possession of initiative, creativity, and organizational skills.
- Capacity and willingness to maintain a good working relationship with Student Services and school personnel and to work effectively as a team member.
- Enthusiasm for education and personal commitment to excellence in the teaching of children.
- Flexibility in adapting to conditions of change and unusual situations.
- Ability to analyze problems and make firm decisions.
- Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and trends related to curriculum construction.
- Able to supervise and manage instructional staff.
- Demonstrates ability to conduct special education trainings and updates.
Experience
- School or district-level work in special education.
- Classroom teaching experience in elementary and secondary schools; preferably both.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Responsibilities include a wide range of duties related to 504 plans, Special Education, and other programs for at-risk or disadvantaged students. Works in concert with the Director of Student Services and building principals to plan, select and coordinate programs.
Performance Responsibilities
- Coordinates the staff needs for materials, resources, and equipment for designated programs.
- Plan and coordinate direct instruction professional development for new staff.
- Facilitates early release professional development weekly with various Student Services personnel and special education groups (Developmental Leaning Center Teachers, Turn Around Program and Success Teachers, Secondary Resource Room Teachers).
- Facilitates monthly meetings for special education personnel to address compliance with state/federal regulations regarding IDEA and monitoring.
- Provide annual trainings on Section 504 Law.
- Assists in the writing of guidelines for programs in accordance with state and district requirements.
- Writes state and federal grants for areas of responsibility.
- Meets with Department of Teaching and Learning and Human Resources to redistribute instructional assistants based upon enrollment and special education numbers.
- Submits December Child Count, June Child Find, and June Exit Collections in cooperation with other staff members to be sent to the State Department of Education.
- Coordinates System Performance Review and Improvement (SPR&I) file reviews and submits SPR&I improvement plans.
- Plan and facilitate transition meetings for special education students transitioning from preschool to kindergarten, elementary to middle school and middle school to high school.
- Serves as the district representative for students in the EI/ECSE.
- In cooperation with the Director of Student Services, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates a program of curriculum and instruction for various Student Service programs.
- Facilitates the transition from school to community for handicapped students.
- Plan and coordinate extended school year services for eligible special education students.
- Maintains good working relationships with Roseburg School District employees and various professionals in related fields in the community.
- Fulfills other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties and responsibilities of the job.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: - Regularly required, in an 8-hour day, to sit for 3-8 hours; stand/walk/move around for 1-4 hours; drive 1-3 hours.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
- Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing / walking.
- Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop and/or bend.
- Frequently required to travel within the district, and occasionally travel outside the district.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment could be low to moderate, with occasional high noise levels. The employee’s work is most frequently indoors, but occasionally requires going outdoors in the weather to pass from building to building and drive from site to site.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position) at any time as it deems advisable.
Workplace Expectations - The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
- In every aspect of this position, employee must exercise honesty and ethical behavior, including but not limited to: in communication and relationships with staff, students and the public; use of time and district property as well as representation of absence from duty leave.
- The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
- The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.