Chinook Station Aide - PM (Temporary)

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Position Title: Chinook Station Aide - PM (temporary)

Location: Kalama Elementary School, Kalama, Washington

Dates: ASAP - June 12, 2026

Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 6:00pm daily

Salary: $20.39 - $25.26 per hour DOE

Benefits: This position is not eligible for health or retirement benefits

DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction and supervision of the building principal, the Chinook Station Aide performs tasks related to the monitoring and supervising of students on campus after school releases. A desire and ability to work with students is essential in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must complete SafeSchools training within 2 weeks of hire
• Must pass a background check
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Previous experience working with students preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Monitor students after school.
• Assist in creation and implementation of engaging learning activities in the Chinook Station after-school program.
• Follow check-in/check-out procedures.
• Working with and supporting online payment processing software
• Maintain safety of students and act as a positive role model.
• Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students reading, language, spelling, checks homework, etc.).
• Know and follow health, safety, and emergency procedures of the district.
• Communicate successfully with staff, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality and minimal absences.
• Promote and practice professional growth and development.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

*Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. 

If you are hired for this position, you will be required to complete a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). 

Nothing in this job description restricts management\'s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Salary : $20 - $25