Date Available:
08/20/2024WORK DAY: 6.5 hours per day; 180 days per year; 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 pm.; includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch
WORK CALENDAR: 180 duty days per year.
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SALARY: $19.00 per hour
Click link to review the 2022-2024 ESP Contract containing salary schedule.
BENEFITS: Benefits available for regular positions working an average of 30 hours per week.
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If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4254 or email jopaffrath@rochesterschools.org.

• Child Care ESP will attend to children at the school site.
• Care for children and observe and monitor children's play activities in the child care center.
• Implement Early Head Start lesson plans.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment.
• Assist children in health and personal habits.
• Read to children and provide developmentally appropriate activities.
• Perform tasks within the level of responsibility of position as assigned by the Team Leader.
• Assist Head Start teacher with observations regarding the children’s development.
• Supervise student workers in the child care room.

Qualifications:

• Lead Teacher Certified for Rule 3 Licensed Child Care - required
• Current in pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Previous licensed child care experience required.
• Minimum requirement of 48 college semester credits or a two-year degree. Please include transcript(s) with application.
• Data collection
• Flexibility and the ability to work as a cooperative team member.
• Good organizational skills.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.
• Physical requirement: must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Stooping and bending required.
• 24 hours of In-Service Training required annually.

Required Dispositions: In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for paraprofessional positions include:

• Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
• Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity,

Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.