Part-time Teacher Assistant (#447) (700 to 1200)

12 month position 7:00 to 12:00 Monday through Friday

To assist teacher and share responsibilities to ensure a well-managed center.

1. Engages and supports children and families to enhance life skills.

• Establishes and maintains rapport with families which is open honest and caring.
• Attends and assists with parent meetings.
• Participates in and assists with Parent Conferences as appropriate.
• Models skills which promote healthy environments for children.
• Assists families in meeting goals including health requirements.

2. Assists in developing and implementing the current education curriculum.

• Works with teacher to plan individual child goals and activities.
• Participates in on-going child assessment.

• Works with the teacher to organize the environment to support childrens development.
• Supports childrens learning in every area of the classroom and outdoors.

• Participates in team teaching possibilities.
• Works with individual children implementing lesson plans and activities to meet classroom individual goals as well as IEP goals and objectives.

3. Provides a safe and healthy learning environment.

• Follows staffing pattern as assigned by teacher to ensure childrens safety.
• Performs cleaning and organizing duties as assigned.
• Assists teacher in providing positive guidance to children.
• Promotes preventative wellness.

4. Maintains an open communication system.

• Participates openly in Center Team Meetings.
• Practices open communication with staff families and volunteers.
• Participates in school wide activities.

5. Promotes and respects the Code of Ethical Conduct as set forth by NAEYC.

• Maintains a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Insures confidentiality.
• Adheres to a mandatory reporting policy for child abuse and neglect.

6. Completes all other duties as assigned.

Scope of position:

Reports to the teacher. Receives moderate supervision from teacher and central office staff. Supervises children and volunteers. Works with 1-8 staff members and volunteers. Position requires decisions regarding duties and responsibilities. Moderate decisions need to be made related to children and families. Assumes supervision of the classroom during the absence of the teacher. Ongoing staff development is an integral part of the position.


Knowledge skills and technical ability:

Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Prefer candidates with experience working with young children.

Willing to certify:

• CPR
• First Aid
• Child Development Associates Credential (CDA)

Must pass prior to starting position:

• TB Skin Test
• Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check
• Physical Exam

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of 10-25 lbs.
• Occasional lifting & moving of 50 lbs.
• Bending squatting and kneeling occur frequently on a daily basis

• Fine manipulation occurs frequently

Requires:

• Good communication skills including oral written and listening.
• Interpersonal skills working with children volunteers families and community members.
• Ability to make good decisions.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Willingness to work as a team player.
• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable means of transportation.

Working conditions:

Assistants work 98% of the time in the classroom. Conditions include a high noise level and a fast-paced schedule. About 2% of the time is spent working with families or in the community. Must be able to lift move and handle up to 50 pounds. Position requires much physical activity interacting with children and requires the ability to work in a noisy environment. Office space may be shared with other staff.


Compensation:

Based on the USD 489 Paraprofessional Salary Schedule and benefit package. Compensation will be provided for non-district days worked.

Position Contact:
Dawn Bush Director

Hays School District has about 3000 students that are enrolled in a high school middle school four elementary schools and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.

Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day kindergarten the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology throughout the district is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and Hays Middle School it is 1:1; and 2:1 in the elementary schools.

While doing an excellent job on the test score race the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity curiosity and problem-solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.

To learn more about our schools visit our website at .

USD 489 Ellis County Kansas does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator in the office of the Superintendent of Schools 323 W. 12th Street Hays Kansas 67601 . or email

• Medical and Dental (Partial District Contribution) and Vision Coverage. Voluntary Vision Materials Coverage available.
• 100% District Paid Basic Life Insurance policy up to $10000 (age based) Voluntary Life
• Short Term Disability Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity (3-1) Identify Theft/Legal Service/Gun Owner Insurance
• Flexible Spending options for Medical Expenses and Dependent Day Care
• District contribution to Health Saving Account
• KPERS State of Kansas Retirement
• District contribution to 403b Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Seasonal Breaks Weekends Holidays Off

Required Experience:

Junior IC