HEAD START - PROGRAM SUPPORT AIDE FLOATER

Monroe County Intermediate School District

1101 S. Raisinville Road

Monroe, Michigan 48161-9047

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world. www.monroeisd.us

POSITION POSTING #5660

Posting Date: March 17, 2026

Position Title: Head Start – Program Support Aide Floater

Location: Riverside Early Learning Center

Reports To: Head Start/Early Head Start Director

Salary/Benefits: $14.03/hour; 3-Step Pay Scale. Position includes single medical, vision

and dental benefits, self only; prorated to 70% if less than 30 hours/week;

Holidays within the position's interval of employment.

Effective July 21, 2021, and while grant funds are available: $250.00

signing bonus; Additional $250.00 after 90-calendar day probation period;

Additional $500.00 after 6 months employment.

Available: Immediately. School year: Based at Riverside but may be assigned to

other Head Start Buildings as needed.

Schedule: 155.5 workdays; Monday through Thursday 8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Occasional half-day one or two Fridays per month. Actual work hours

may vary.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing Date: Until Filled

Job Summary:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties:

• Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities.

• Assist teachers in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural

background of the children and families served.

• Help supervise at mealtimes, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and

social skills.

The Monroe County Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability, age, height, weight, marital status or familial status in its programs, activities or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle
inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Anya Lusk, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Legal Counsel, 1101 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe
Michigan 48161; Telephone: 734.322.2640.

Job Description Continued

• Perform non-instructional tasks such as clerical work, materials

development/preparation, etc.

• With directions from professional staff, follows IEP/IFSP.

• Exhibit flexibility and patience when dealing with staff and students.

• Exhibit ability to work independently within guidelines established by the teacher and

administration.

• Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to students and program.

• Demonstrate warmth, concern, care and enthusiasm, as well as a genuine interest in

students.

• Must have valid driver's license and reliable, daily transportation.

• Maintain accurate record keeping.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. (50-pound lifting test required)

• Must maintain regular, predictable in-person attendance.

• Adhere to MCISD Guidelines and Policies.

• Must follow work rules.

• Carries out all other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Director. Carry out all

other responsibilities that may be assigned by the teacher.

Education:

• GED or High School Diploma required. May consider Certificate of Completion.

Experience:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with preschool students.

• Good verbal, math, and grammar skills.

• Ability to interact with staff and parents.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Criminal History Check: A Michigan and FBI criminal history check, post job offer and prior

to employment. The processing fee of $42.00 is the responsibility

of the district.

Childcare Background Check through the State of Michigan

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs post job offer and

prior to employment.

Health Requirements: Physical Exam post job offer and prior to hire, required. Costs of the

physical will be paid by the district.

The Monroe County Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability, age, height, weight, marital status or familial status in its programs, activities or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle
inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Anya Lusk, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Legal Counsel, 1101 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe
Michigan 48161; Telephone: 734.322.2640.

Job Description Continued

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with

hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and talk or

hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects,

tools or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is

frequently required to bend at the neck more than the average person. Specific vision

abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and

depth perception. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming

from. The employee will frequently drive while performing the duties of the job. The

employee will continuously interact with the public, other staff and students. While

performing the duties of this job the employee will occasionally hear conversation in a

quiet and/or noisy environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities for perform the

essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and is a standard

acceptable level for this environment. The employee is frequently required to interact with

the public and other staff, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.

The employee may be directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

Application Procedure: All interested applicants (internal and external) apply by clicking

on the following link:

Contact Information: Monroe County Intermediate School District
Human Resources and Legal Department
1101 South Raisinville Road
Monroe, Michigan 48161
(734) 322-2642 (Application Assistance)
(734) 322-2640 (Questions about Postings)

The Monroe County Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability, age, height, weight, marital status or familial status in its programs, activities or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle
inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Anya Lusk, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Legal Counsel, 1101 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe
Michigan 48161; Telephone: 734.322.2640.