Employment

Opportunity

Rosa Iturbide

Human Resources Manager

509.454.5317

rosa.iturbide@esd105.org

Veronica Naranjo

Human Resources Director

509.454.2858

veronica.naranjo@esd105.org

Position:

School Readiness Specialist II

Status: Full-time (260 days, 8 hours per day)

Salary Range: $85,698 - $90,961 (annual salary)

Posted Date: June 21, 2024

Starting Date: August 15, 2024 (anticipated)

Location: Educational Service District 105
33 South Second Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902

Job Description and Qualifications: See below

Application Procedure – Applicants apply through the ESD 105
Fast Track on-line application system at www.esd105.org under

the Human Resources link, and ESD 105 Job Opportunities.

Medical, vision, dental, paid leave benefits and retirement options

are available for employees. More information can be found at: ��

ESD105 Benefits.

Deadline to apply: July 5, 2024
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended
applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS

1-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Background Check: All new employees who will have unsupervised access to
children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington

State Patrol and the FBI. All employment is considered conditional until receipt

of the satisfactory background check.

Employment: ESD 105 shall provide equal employment opportunity and
treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention,

assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment

opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race,

creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or

military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity,

marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the

use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Domestic partners registered with the state of Washington will be offered

the same rights/benefits as spouses to the extent that treatment is not in

conflict with state or federal law. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures

may be directed to the ESD’s Title IX/RCW28A.640 Officer and Section

504/ADA Coordinator, Veronica Naranjo, Human Resources Director, 33 So.

Second Ave., Yakima, WA (509) 454-2858

ESD 105 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy Notice

School Readiness Specialist II

HR Dept.: 06/21/2024

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Direct Supervisor:

School Readiness Specialist II

Assistant Director of Head Start

The School Readiness Specialist II provides comprehensive support to School Readiness

Coaches, Head Start team members, and direct service program management. This role helps to

establish ongoing support systems for the education and curriculum content areas while always

using a lens of continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Be committed to a Culture of Safety within all programs and locations where children may

Placement: F

Vacancy Notice

School Readiness Specialist II

HR Dept.: 06/21/2024

Other Job Functions:

A. Articulate and demonstrate a commitment to ESD 105’s mission, values, and policies to team
members, partner agencies, and the community.

B. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

1. BA degree in Human Development, Social Work, Early Childhood Education, or a related
field.

2. At least three years’ experience in an early learning setting.
3. Experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Bilingual/bi-literate in English & Spanish

Required Skills, Knowledge, and or Abilities

1. Ability to collaborate with a team.
2. Demonstrate creativity and innovation with a willingness to try new approaches.
3. Strong human relationship and interpersonal skills.

Self-motivated with strong skills in initiating and accomplishing required responsibilities.

4. Ability to work well under pressure.
5. Strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to multi-task.
7. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
8. Strong technology skills.
9. Valid Washington State Drivers License

Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following

conditions:

• Significant: (i.e. sitting, talking, hearing, walking, vision, color vision, peripheral/depth

perception, ability to adjust focus, grasping, handling paperwork, repetitive motion, use of a

using of fax machine)
Significant - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
Frequent - Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of the time (2.5 to 5.5 hrs/day)
Occasional - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 to 2.5 hrs/day)

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential

functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, the scope of responsibilities, and the

physical demands, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the work requirements. Individuals may

perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize

peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the

discretion of the employer.