KCSCEP Site Assistant - West Virginia Department of Education : Job Details

Position Type: Contracted Services Date Posted: 7/25/2023 Location: KCS Community Education Program Date Available: 07/25/2023 Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED County: Kanawha County Public Schools Position: KCSCEP Site Assistant Immediate Supervisor: KCSCEP Site Director Employment Term: Annually Contracted Salary: Hourly rate based on current salary schedule of KCSCEP for Site Assistants, commensurate with experience. Evaluation: Performance in this position will be determined according to WV DHHR requirements. Requirements: The Assistant will -

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have 1 year of supervised relevant work experience.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be certified in CPR and First Aid (training provided if needed).
• Complete an ergonomic assessment at the Regulatory Training Center.
• Complete WV DHHR Child Abuse & Neglect training.
• Complete the WV DHHR Preservice Training modules on WV STARS.
• Adhere to all KCSCEP hiring practices which include, but are not limited to, criminal background check, CPS background check, drug test, TB assessment, yearly physical and required online staff development.
• Sign a county AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)
• Be able to read, write and carry out duties.
• Have the ability to understand and follow both written and oral directions.
• Be punctual, dependable and regular in attendance.
• Present a neat, clean and professional appearance.
• Have an interest in and enjoy working with children.
• Participate in all mandatory staff training and meetings.
• Be able to recognize proactively and react (if needed) to safety hazards.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be willing to perform any and all job duties assigned by the site director and/or assistant site director.
• Meet KCSCEP expectations for employees.

Responsibilities:

• The Assistant will be able to supervise and implement program activities for a group of children with or without assistance.
• The Assistant will have primary responsibility for the direct care of children.
• The Assistant will help the site director or assistant site director in solving practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position.
• The Assistant will effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and parents (when needed).
• The Assistant will follow all safety rules and regulations for personal safety and use any prescribed personal protective materials.
• The Assistant will effectively communicate and maintain appropriate working relationships with children, parents, co-workers and other school personnel.
• The Assistant will help serve snacks and will clean up following snack.
• The Assistant will help with the set up of stations and play areas.
• The Assistant will be actively involved with the children in both indoor and outdoor activities.
• The Assistant will help the director during large group sessions and work with children in small groups.
• The Assistant will effectively address unforeseen crises associated with working with large/small groups of children.
• The Assistant will help keep play areas clean and free from hazards.
• The Assistant will help with the clean up at the end of the day, which may include such tasks as wiping table, sweeping floors and mopping, and taking out trash.
• The Assistant will provide additional services to special needs children as needed. (i.e. feeding, diapering, etc.)
• The Assistant will perform any other tasks assigned by the site director, Program Coordinator or KCSCEP Director.
• Assistants may be asked to move to another site temporarily when that site will be out of ratio.
• Assistants may be asked to move to another site permanently when staffing requires it. (consolidation of sites, personnel issues, etc.)

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described 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 is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, push, pull, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds (100 pounds vertically for children with special needs) of materials, children, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material.

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. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the KCSCEP Director or his/her designee. Third Base Assistant job description 6/2023