What are the responsibilities and job description for the EXPRESS ACTIVITY LEADER - SUMMER SCHOOL (IN DISTRICT APPLICANTS ONLY) position at Spokane Public Schools?
Description
OPEN TO IN-DISTRICT PERSONNEL ONLY. DAYS AND HOURS VARY DEPENDING ON SITE NEEDS. LOCATIONS TO BE DETERMINED. TO APPLY, COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION.
LOCATION: To be determined- Start and End Date: June 20, 2025, through August 18, 2025 (Closed for the 4th of July Holiday)
- Program Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Actual Hours: To be determined
- Salary: Express Activity Leaders
Responsibilities
SUMMER EXPRESS PROGRAM AT VARIOUS SITES
If you are interested, please apply on-line using the application.
If you require the written Responsibilities and Qualifications for this position, please contact Human Resources at 354-7265.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience and ability in working with elementary 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.
- CPR certificate, first aid card, and food handler's permit required upon hiring.
- 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
Summer program days and hours may vary depending on enrollment.
- 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 (https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/314) as negotiated.
- Benefits Highlights:
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The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program 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.
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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.
- See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/2253
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The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program 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).
- 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, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284
Other district contacts:
- ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
- Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
- Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284
Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: - https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/payroll-benefits