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Job Title: Minneapolis Kids Site Coordinator - Citywide and Requisition ID number: 56025
Close Date: 11:59 PM on 03/25/2018
Organizational Unit: Minneapolis Kids (10000073)
Site: Davis Center (0001)
FTE: 40 hours/wk; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: ESP(28)
Functional Area: Paraprofessional

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40 hours/week. 52 weeks/year. Variable schedule - starting rate of pay $18.80

Site Coordinator, Community Education

SUMMARY
Under general supervision, coordinates with the Program Manager for the overall program operation at
assigned MPS childcare location; provides leadership for assistant childcare workers and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following
representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on
the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

. Coordinates educational and recreational functions and other services for students at assigned site.
. Performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies and quality
standards; duties may vary according to job assignment.
. Maintains a safe, nurturing, educational and recreational experience where children are encouraged to
pursue interests, and develop friendships, independence, and confidence.
. Develops and maintains quality programming including curriculum and schedule of daily activities.
. Assists students in learning and recreational programs; reinforces positive behavior, provides individual
assistance, encourages socialization and good communications.
. Develops goals regarding rooms, environment, equipment, sanitary and safety standards; orders
supplies and equipment.
. Communicates with program and building staff regarding programming and other issues.
. Coordinates work schedules in order to maintain prescribed staffing levels.
. Monitors student activities, promotes respect, explains social norms and disciplinary consequences,
and enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
. Coordinates administrative functions, including payroll and ongoing staff development.
. Assists with program marketing.
. Assists with family communications, including orientation, conferences, meetings and newsletters.
. Helps assimilate children with special needs by collaboration with the Program Assistant, parent,
school personnel and community agencies.
. Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and
MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
. Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and
procedures.
. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
. Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis
. At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to
accomplish requirements of the position.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Child Development or related field; AND one (1) year of experience
working with children; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined
by Human Resources.

Knowledge of:
. Classroom policies and procedures.
. Methods and techniques to assist students with educational and recreational programs.
. Local community resources and regional community services programs.
. Principles of record keeping and records management.
. Personal computers utilizing standard software.
. Safety rules and regulations.


Skill in:
. Maintaining order when supervising children, while expressing warmth and friendliness.
. Maintaining composure, and working effectively under classroom conditions.
. Communicating effectively with children.
. Following verbal and written instructions.
. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
. Effective verbal and written communication.


LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Minnesota State Driver's License may be required.
May be required to meet the Minnesota State Department of Welfare Center licensing requirements for
"teachers".
First Aid/CPR training is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a classroom environment, with moderate physical requirements; requires
occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and
carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant
degree and working with children.

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
. Bargaining Unit: Educational Support Specialists
. Grade:
. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
. Job Group: Minneapolis Kids
. New: July 1, 2011

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.