What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Age Care Support Paraprofessional. Grades K-4 -Float position at School District 197?
- Garlough Elementary
- Mendota Elementary
- Moreland Elementary
- Pilot Knob Elementary
- Somerset Elementary
- Hours, Monday – Friday
- 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 4 hours per day/20 hours per week
- Must be 16 years of age.
- Must have reliable transportation to travel between sites.
- Assist in the implementation and preparation of curriculum and enrichment activities for students.
- Assist in guiding children’s behavior using a positive and consistent style.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement emergency procedures.
- Participate with children in activities.
- Assist in supervising field trips.
- Assist in supervising children’s indoor and outdoor playtimes.
- Work in groups to assist students with daily activities.
- Must be able to work non-school days.
- Enforce proper hand washing and sanitizing.
- Ensure supplies and equipment are sanitized routinely.
- CPR, First Aid, AED and CPI certified. (Preferred)
- Must have had Mandated Reporting training. (Preferred)
- Must attend monthly site meetings
- Other duties as assigned.
- Frequent standing, walking, swimming, lifting waist to chest; lifting below waist; carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting/pivoting, reaching, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation; feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation. Exposure to weather, daily, when supervising children outdoors, and the ability to walk two (2) miles on uneven terrain.
- Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling.
- Energy to accomplish numerous tasks and processes.
- Lift up to 20 lbs.
- Engage with children on the floor in play areas.
- Extended periods of standing when teaching or leading an activity.
- Extended periods of sitting during meetings or deskwork.
- Bending, stooping or sitting on the floor to perform classroom activities or to provide one-to-one assistance.
- Ability to travel between buildings, within the buildings and work area.
- Position includes the need to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents or members of the community.
- Position requires the ability to work with interruptions, handle multiple tasks and organize and prioritize work assignments.
- Position requires conflict resolution skills in dealing with students, and colleagues.
- Position requires prioritizing work duties.
- Work is primarily performed in a classroom environment, which typically includes moderate noise from students.
- Work is often performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions as well.
JobID: 5671
Position Type:
School Age Care/School Age Care
School Age Care/School Age Care
Date Posted:
3/21/2025
3/21/2025
Location:
District Wide
District Wide
Date Available:
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it.
Effective immediately the Human Resources Department will accept on-line applications for a School Age Care Program Support Paraprofessionals Float. This position will start immediately. Salary range is $16.89-$18.59 per hour according to the 2023-2025 salary schedule for district paraprofessionals. Employees also qualify for a stipend provided by the Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program through the Department of Human Services. Stipends are based on the number of hours childcare staff work directly with children.
Elementary Schools:
Line of Supervision: School Age Care Coordinator, School Age Care Manager, School Age Care Inclusion Manager, and the School Age Care Site Supervisor(s).
Primary function: To assist the site supervisor(s) in providing a quality, age appropriate school age care program.
Qualifications: Experience with children in group situations, good communication skills, high degree of flexibility. Experience working with children of diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds.
Position Requirements Include:
Physical Requirements: Physically capable of meeting all performance responsibilities required with caring for children
Mental Job Requirements:
Working Conditions:
This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability
It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Please contact human resources if you need financial assistance for your pre-employment screening.
Salary : $17 - $19
