WASHOUGAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2016-17 Position Opening
In-District Position

EARLY LEARNING

Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School
7 hrs per day (7:35 am – 3:05 pm) All Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

(Start and end times are subject to variation based upon changing needs)
Student attendance days only

 

Probationary Rate        $12.36   (60 work days probation for new employees)
Permanent Rate           $13.29 – $15.27

Purpose Statement:
The job of Early Learning is to provide and implement a positive learning experience for 3-5 year old children in mental, physical, and social development.

This job reports to Assistant Superintendent/Building Administrator

Essential Functions

  • Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
  • Provides a healthy, clean, safe, and happy environment for preschool children to learn and grow.
  • Supervises unstructured activities for 3-5 year olds.
  • Maintains and supervises early learning room and inventories classroom materials and equipment, work area, (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, audio visual equipment, etc.)
  • Maintains a well-managed classroom with minimal direction.
  • Implements and maintains a discipline plan as provided by the building.
  • Understands the developmental process of how children learn and the stages of how children grow and develop.
  • Knowledge of a developmentally appropriate curriculum, which provides for all areas of a child’s developmental stages by using an integrated approach to: physical, emotional, social, and cognitive modalities.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Has the ability to work with computers and related curriculum enhancing machines.
  • Communicates to parents, school staff and supervisor.
  • Recruits volunteer parents to assist with early learning children.
  • Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures and/or providing a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, decorating classroom, collecting/distributing supplies, etc.)
  • Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome and encouraging student development.
  • Records observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of documentation and/or communicating information to appropriate personnel.
  • Responds to inquiries from staff (e.g. administrators, psychologists, teachers, etc.) for the purpose of information.

Other Functions

  • Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: concepts of grammar and punctuation; direct instruction/reading instruction; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget and/or financial guidelines. There is some opportunity to affect the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; frequent stopping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking and 25% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.

Experience:      Job related experience is desired.
Education High School diploma with 2.5 GPA

 

Required Testing                                             Certificates & Licenses
Pre-employment Proficiency Test (if needed)  Valid First Aid Certificate

Continuing Educ./Training                             Clearances
WA State Apprentice Program (Voluntary)      WSP/FBI Background Clearance
Washington Sexual Misconduct Inquiry

POSTED: December 7, 2016

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH: December 13, 2016


NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Washougal School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator:  Marian Young, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3050; Title IX Officer:  Marian Young, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3050; Section 504 Coordinator:  Rebecca von Duering, 4855 Evergreen Way, Washougal WA 98671, (360) 954-3020.