This posting is for 2 *Temporary Program Assistant-Playground positions at Orin Smith Elementary. Both positions are 5.5 hours per day.

In-district applicants, who are current members of the Teamster's bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m. on June 30, 2022, and will receive first consideration. All*temporary program assistants employed in the 2021-2022 school year who are hired for the 2022-2023 school year will become permanent employees upon rehire.

The Program Assistant/Playground assumes responsibility for the safety and welfare of students during non-classroom activities; communicating observations and incidents that may impact a student's development or general well being to other school personnel; and providing appropriate emergency care as may be necessary.

EXAMPLES of DUTIES:
Essential Job Functions:

• Administer first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care
• Assist students during transit to and from school (i.e. crossing streets, bus stops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student safety
• Monitor students before school, during lunch periods and recesses within a variety of school environments, (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students
• Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (i.e. discipline, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and administration
• Implement building and district discipline, management and reward programs while students are under their supervision

Other Job Functions:

• Administer playground equipment for the purpose of providing equipment necessary for activities
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Facilitate games among students for the purpose of providing age appropriate activities
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Complete work at assigned workstations
• Consistently deal with people in a courteous and professional manner
• Other as assigned

General Job Requirements:

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience paid or volunteer with school age children
Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, including the use of basic computer applications, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.
• Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes, problem solving methodology.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, fulfill schedules and meet deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity and may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form, First Aid/CPR Certification and Hepatitis B Vaccine Series may be required.
• Flagger Certification (willingness to obtain) is required/provided.

Regarding 1:1 Student Specific Assignment Status and Temporary Assignment Status : These positions are temporary and not subject to terms or conditions of the Teamsters Bargaining Unit Agreement; includes pro-rated health benefits and sick leave; does not include paid holidays or personal days.

Employment with the Chehalis School District is currently subject to Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1 regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements and related exemptions therefrom.

Other Job Type (if applicable) : Program Assistant - Playground

Work Days : 180

Salary Rate Range : DOE, $14.49

Additional Job Information : Regarding Temporary Assignment Status:
This position is temporary and not subject to the terms or conditions of the
Teamsters Bargaining Unit Agreement; includes pro-rated health benefits and sick
leave; does not include paid holidays or personal days. Temporary positions end on the last student day of the current school year or upon change in program needs.

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas y quejas de supuestas discriminaciones:

Title IX Coordinator: Athletic Director, Jeff Johnson, 360-807-7235, jjohnson2@chehalisschools.org;
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Director of Special Education, Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, (360) 748-8767 Fax
khowell@chehalisschools.org;
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Debby Gregory, 360-807-7200, dgregory@chehalisschools.org;
Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Rick Goble, 360-807-7235,
rgoble@chehalisschools.org. Address: 310 SW 16gh Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.