What are the responsibilities and job description for the FRED Summer Assistant position at Federal Way Public Schools?
- As a team member of one of the three busses, responsibilities include: Facilitates and participates in the full implementation and summer functions of the assigned Fred bus. This includes set up and take down of Fred Station at sites and FWPS Central Kitchen. This may require lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Collaborates with FRED team, district administrators, teachers, traditional/non-traditional child care providers, and parents/families to engage children in literacy, math, technology, physical education, play-based activities and development of community to school connections.
- Engages key community and District representatives including but not limited to: District Literacy Team members, Community “Let’s Read” representatives, Transportation Department staff, Early Learning Department, and other potential stakeholders in a dialog about kindergarten transition activities.
- Prepares and submits required data sets to the Early Learning Department and Nutrition Services as required.
- Expected to play and interact with children, by running, actively participating in games and exercises in fields, on pavement/cement or dirt including uneven surfaces.
- Must work as a team, which may include helping serve food in emergencies, handling heavy carts and/or assisting any employee working on FRED at any time.
- Must be able to fully load FRED, set up at sites, take down sites and offload FRED bus on a daily basis(equipment and materials at district selected sites). This includes take down awnings, tables, chairs, portable tents/tarps and blankets, boxes of books/games/toys, garbage and other bulky materials weighing up to 50 pounds at multiple assigned sites within short time frames of 30 minutes or less.
- Launder towels, blankets and keep tarps (wash/dry/fold) in clean condition.
- Keep FRED clean and tidy, wash interior windows, tables, chairs, and other cleaning as needed.
- Keep FRED materials organized at two or more sites such as the Central Kitchen and the ESC.
- Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
The FRED Bus Summer Assistant position is responsible for working with students and families and implementing specialized summer transition activities for students who access FRED services. FRED team assistants will participate in high energy, physical activities alongside children. Specific activities have been identified to meet the criteria of Federal Title 1/LAP and USDA funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent
And one of the following:
AA degree, OR
48 Semester Credits OR 72 Quarter Credits OR Pass the state approved ParaPro Assessment
Four (4) years working in an elementary school, ECE program or community based organization serving young children and their families
One (1) year keyboarding and computer work
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Consistent attendance and positive evaluations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
Bilingual
Possess CPR and first aid certification
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must be able to work entire summer: Full shift, Monday - Thursday without days or hours off (Excluding holidays and days off)
Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License
Must be able to drive personal vehicle to multiple work sites, including the central kitchen, apartment complexes or other district identified work sites
Criminal background clearance
KNOWLEDGE OF:
School board policies and procedures
Behavioral de-escalation techniques and crisis management
Early Childhood Education and Public School Systems
Kindergarten Transition Activities
ABILITY TO:
Must be able to operate FRED lift gate, and use hand truck, carts and dollies
Work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach, whenever appropriate
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct
Facilitate team discussions
Participate in summer learning activities
Cultivate community partnerships
Organize and lead summer child based fun projects and activities
Work and communicate with diverse populations of children and families in a multi-cultural environment;
Follow directions with minimal supervision
Maintain confidentiality
Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner
Speak, read and follow written communications in English
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to squat, stoop, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The position also requires driving, hearing, speaking, writing, and keyboarding. The employee must constantly lift/handle at least 40 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/handle a maximum of 60 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull carts weighing at least 400 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Will conduct active and physical work outside in high summer temperatures, rain and cold summer days without shade or covering. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a temporary position.
Timesheet pay only
Summer session is 6/23/2025 - 7/31/2025, Monday - Thursday, No session on July 4, 2025
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Position reports directly to FRED Summer Coordinator
SALARY RANGE:
Current PSE Employees will receive per diem. All other employees will receive PSE Paraeducator Year 1
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update with physical demands/working conditions 04/2016
Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent
And one of the following:
AA degree, OR
48 Semester Credits OR 72 Quarter Credits OR Pass the state approved ParaPro Assessment
Four (4) years working in an elementary school, ECE program or community based organization serving young children and their families
One (1) year keyboarding and computer work
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Consistent attendance and positive evaluations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
Bilingual
Possess CPR and first aid certification
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Must be able to work entire summer: Full shift, Monday - Thursday without days or hours off (Excluding holidays and days off)
Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License
Must be able to drive personal vehicle to multiple work sites, including the central kitchen, apartment complexes or other district identified work sites
Criminal background clearance
KNOWLEDGE OF:
School board policies and procedures
Behavioral de-escalation techniques and crisis management
Early Childhood Education and Public School Systems
Kindergarten Transition Activities
ABILITY TO:
Must be able to operate FRED lift gate, and use hand truck, carts and dollies
Work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach, whenever appropriate
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct
Facilitate team discussions
Participate in summer learning activities
Cultivate community partnerships
Organize and lead summer child based fun projects and activities
Work and communicate with diverse populations of children and families in a multi-cultural environment;
Follow directions with minimal supervision
Maintain confidentiality
Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner
Speak, read and follow written communications in English
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee is frequently required to squat, stoop, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will occasionally be required to sit, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The position also requires driving, hearing, speaking, writing, and keyboarding. The employee must constantly lift/handle at least 40 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/handle a maximum of 60 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull carts weighing at least 400 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Will conduct active and physical work outside in high summer temperatures, rain and cold summer days without shade or covering. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a temporary position.
Timesheet pay only
Summer session is 6/23/2025 - 7/31/2025, Monday - Thursday, No session on July 4, 2025
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Position reports directly to FRED Summer Coordinator
SALARY RANGE:
Current PSE Employees will receive per diem. All other employees will receive PSE Paraeducator Year 1
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update with physical demands/working conditions 04/2016
Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
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