SUBSTITUTE, EXPRESS ACTIVITY LEADER
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Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Various Locations - Spokane, WAJob Type: Please see Job DescriptionJob Number: EA24-05231Department: ClassifiedDivision: Express Childcare ProgramOpening Date: 07/15/2024Closing Date: 6/30/2025 5:00 PM PacificDescription On-call position working at various schools or sites as requested. Assist in the operation of the Express program.

• HOURS PER DAY VARY, BUT NORMALLY SPLIT HOURS FROM 6:30 TO 8:50 a.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• SALARY: Hourly rate will be based on the MI-3 Schedule adopted by the board. Click here to view current salary schedule for this position.

Responsibilities

Implement a schedule of activities and events before and after school for school-age children.

Assure proper care and maintenance of the facilities being used in the Express program.

Supervise all children who are enrolled in the Express program.

Assist the Express site director and activity leaders in the development of program and activities.

Maintain records and certificates as required.

Carry out appropriate and positive discipline as established by the program coordinator.

Perform other such duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.

Demonstrated experience and ability in working with school-age and/or preschool students.

Experience in school setting or equivalent youth program preferred.

Education in child development or related field desirable.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated proficiency in basic communication skills.

TB test, CPR certificate, first aid card, and food handler's permit required upon hiring.

MMR and maintenance of MERIT (Managed Education and Registry Informational Tool) account is mandatory.

30 hours of basic training within 60 days preferred,

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators while maintaining confidentiality.

Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Physical ability to walk with students on field trips, bend and stoop. Physical ability to chase/run after students, when necessary, in order to maintain safety of students. Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Willingness to assist students with personal hygiene in accidental or emergency situations when necessary.

Additional Information

Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.

Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement () as negotiated.

Benefits Highlights:

• The administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
  • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).

• Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
  • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.
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A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509-###-####
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-###-####

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.###.####
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-###-####
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-###-####
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509-###-####

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: 01 (Nutrition Services)Are you willing and able to lift 30 pounds?

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