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Job Title: Early Childhood/Prekindergarten - School Service Assistant (10 Months). To Establish An Eligibility List. Post-consession rate of pay listed.
Posting Date: September 13, 2012
Closing Date: September 30, 2012
Salary Range: 8:40 - 8:40 (hourly)
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, as well as a security background clearance.
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and, a security background clearance.
Job Type: Non-Instructional
Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness and vacation days.
Reports to: Program Supervisor, Early Childhood or designee
Location: Various Locations.
Special Note:
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, as well as a security background clearance.
Office of Early Childhood Education paraprofessional (School Service Assistant) must obtain required clearances for licensing as well as have current health appraisal/TB test, CPR/first Aid and Food Handler's Card on file in the early childhood classroom and in the administrative (Early Childhood) office.
Qualifications
Education:
Must posses and provide evidence of High School Diploma or GED certification; and sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited insititution, or passing scores on the WORKKEYS assessment exam (you must contact Henry Ford or Macomb Community Colleges for test dates). Also,
Successful candidate must possess and provide proof of one (1) of the following:
1. Child Development Associate Credential (CDA); or
2. Associates Degree in Early Childhood/Preschool Education or Child Development; or
3. At least two (2) college credits in Child Development along with a plan of work to complete the course requirements to earn an associate or a CDA within two years.
Proof of education must be submitted/attached at time of submission the on-line application.
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT DOCUMENTS ATTACHED WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.
Office of Early Childhood Education paraprofessional (School Service Assistant) must obtain required clearances for licensing as well as have current health appraisal/TB test, CPR/first Aid and Food Handler's Card on file in the early childhood classroom and in the administrative (Early Childhood) office.
Experience:
Must have the ability and desire to work and communicate with varied ethnic and socio-economic groups; should be enthusiastic and have a pleasing personality.
Must posses and provide proof of a valid Michigan drivers license; must have reliable transporttion; good computer skills a desired.
Attendance:
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.
Citizenship:
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.
Physical Condition:
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations.
Certification:
Office of Early Childhood Education paraprofessional (School Service Assistant) must obtain required clearances for licensing as well as have current health appraisal/TB test, CPR/first Aid and Food Handler's Card on file in the early childhood classroom and in the administrative (Early Childhood) office.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Early Childhood Supervisor or Designee:
Essential Functions:
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, as well as a security background clearance.
1. Meet and greet children;
2. Set up equipment and assist in organizing materials for classroom instruction;
3. Assist with preparing monthly reports (i.e. volunteer services, meeting forms, etc.);
4. Assist children with their coats/boots, arrival and during dismissal;
5. Assist/accompany teacher on Home Visits;
6. Prepare classroom teaching materials and assist in classroom instruction - under the teacher's direction;
7. Encourage and participate in classroom educational activities, i.e. singing, dancing and other
reasonable physical activities - under the teacher's direction;
8. Assist with classroom upkeep and management;
9. Work with small groups of students or individuals, throughout daily schedule - under the teachers direction;
10. In the event of toileting accidents, assist child in cleaning up and changing into dry clothing;
11. Assist with, and participate in, family style meal service and clean up after food is served;
12. Record anecdotal notes on students and enter into Online COR;
13. Record the daily meal count at the point of meal services;
14. Assist in helping to maintain a safe, sanitary and clean environment, assist in keeping the room, appliances (refrigerator), *utensils, cabinets, tables, etc., clean and orderly (*eating
utensils must be sanitized regularly);
15. Assist with the preparation and serving of snacks and/or breakfast and lunch to students;
16. When working with children the special needs,
Assist in implementing the Individual Education Plan (IEP) developed for children with
disabilities and their families.
Write progress notes on observations of special needs children (under the teacher's direction), and include in child's folder after teacher's review.
(MEDICINAL NEEDS FOR ALL STUDENTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR.)
Encourage independent participation of special needs children in all aspects of the program.
Attend all city-wide in-service activities and sessions related to your job description;
17. Assist at Parent Committee Meetings (i.e. supervise children during meetings, etc.).
18. Perform all other assignments as requested by the Teacher, Principal and Office of Early Childhood Education Administration.
Security Clearance:
SECURITY
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $62.75 by cashier's check, certified check or money order, payable to the I.I.S. (Identix Identification Services). DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.
There is an option to pay by MasterCard or Visa.
All fingerprinting appointments will be scheduled by Detroit Public Schools, Human Resources Department.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools security clearance.
Method of Application:
Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification should also be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying for.
Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Service outside of the Detroit Public Schools must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.
It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Due to the high volume of candidates applying for positions, we regret that we are unable to pull individual personnel files to retrieve/copy documents. Therefore, to assure the application process is not delayed, if you are applying for multiple positions with the district, we strongly encourage you to have available several photocopies of your credentials to be submitted for each position for which you apply. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Recruitment and Employment Services at recruitment@detroitk12.org.
The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.
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