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Urbandale Community School District Preschool Associate (part-time) - Valerius Elementary in Urbandale, Iowa
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION : The purpose of the Preschool Associate position is to, under general supervision, provide supervision for students across the preschool day.
5.5 hrs/day
Beginning Hourly Rate: $17.28/hr
This position is part-time and is not eligible for health insurance benefits.
Please review the UCSD Actions of Excellence (https://bit.ly/38382mc) to gain an understanding of the expectations for UCSD employees.
QUALIFICATIONS :
(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :
Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, printer, ten-key calculator, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, etc.
Effective oral and written communiation skills.
Must be able to interact in a positive manner with students, faculty, parents, and other staff members.
Knowledge of School District policies and procedures.
Education :
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience :
Some experience with supervising children preferred.
Equipment :
Office equipments such as cell phone, multi-line phone system, fax machines, copiers, and computers.
Assistive devices such as wheelchairs and walkers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Supervise students in hallways, lunchroom, playground, and classroom as needed.
Work with students in preschool on academic and social/emotional skills.
Assist teachers in supervision of children in the classroom.
Assist classroom teacher and pupils in cleaning up after special projects.
Work with bulletin board displays as instructed by the teacher.
Assist students with self-care needs when appropriate.
Assist classroom teacher in maintaining their classroom, supplies, materials as needed.
Maintain student work areas in a neat and orderly manner.
Report incidents of an unusual nature to teacher and supervisor.
Knowledge of emergency procedures for building and classroom.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain reliable attendance record.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS :
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Satisfactory health as certified by a competent medical authority upon hire.
Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
Occasional meetings outside the school day.
Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
At-will employee.
Letter of Assignment.
Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines.
Performance evaluated annually.
No student enrolled in the Urbandale Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the District's programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status (for program), ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment) or socio-economic background (for program). The policy of the District shall be to provide educational programs and opportunities for students as needed on the basis of individual interests, values, abilities and potential. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district office at 11152 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA or call 515.457.5000. The district's Equity Coordinator is Ms. Stephanie Davis, daviss@urbandaleschools.com.
Primary Location Valerius Elementary
Salary Range $17.28 / Per Hour
Shift Type Part-Time
