What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance Technician I (22689) position at Northwest Educational Service District 189?
APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION
The eligibility list being established is for substitutes and openings occuring within one year. Positions are typically between 3 to 3.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. Positions may be assigned to work at any of our elementary, intermediate, or high school sites. Some positions are assigned to work one-on-one with a student. All positions are assigned to work during school hours.
Representative Duties And Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments. Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials, scoring papers and recording grades; maintain student files as assigned. Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, bulletin boards and displays, operating audio visual equipment, distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials, and typing various materials. Administer, monitor and score a variety of tests and assignments; rephrase materials and explain instructions and words. Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; assist in resolving disputes between students; report progress regarding student performance, achievement and behavior. Operate a variety of office, instructional and audio visual equipment as assigned. Assist in monitoring students during recess and other activities as assigned; accompany students on field trips, to bus stops, restrooms, offices and other locations as needed. Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Child guidance principles and practices. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. Operation of office, instructional and audio visual equipment.
ABILITY TO: Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom, program or assigned learning environment. Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher. Print and write legibly. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties. Communicate effectively with children and adults. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Supervise and maintain student discipline students according to approved policies and procedures. Operate office, instructional and audio visual equipment.
Education, Experience, And Other Requirements
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience working with children in an organized setting.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Consistent with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification will be required to obtain a passing score on a special examination. Administered by the Personnel Commission, this exam requires that candidates meet a rigorous standard of quality through a formal academic assessment, including knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate; or, in lieu of examination, candidates may provide either Official Transcripts demonstrating completion of at least two years of college or university study (48 semester units or 60 units) or documentation indicating attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree at an accredited institution of higher education.
Holidays
Up to 14 paid holidays per year depending on months worked for all regular classified employees. Holidays are prorated for all classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per school year.
Vacation
Paid vacation is prorated for all regular classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per school year. Below is the vacation schedule for classified staff and classified management. For the purpose of vacation, a "month of service" is defined as fifteen (15) or more calendar days of paid status in any one calendar month.
1-5 years of service - One day of vacation will be earned per month of service.
6-10 years of service - One and one-quarter (1.25) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.
11-15 years of service - One and one-half (1.5) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.
16-19 years of service - One and one-sixth (1.6) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.
20-24 years of service - One and three-quarter (1.75) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.
25 years of service - Two (2) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.
Health And Welfare Benefits
Medical Benefits - For full-time classified employees working 40 hours per week, the District will pay 100% of the premium of the least expensive family medical insurance plan (for the employee and eligible dependents). For classified employees whose assignment is less than full time, but 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay a proration of the premium payment for the medical insurance plan based on the hours per week of the position. Eligible classified employees who have medical insurance coverage from another source may decline medical coverage and receive a stipend of $1,500 annually, paid tenthly and prorated for classified employees working less than full-time.
Dental Benefits - For classified employees working 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay 100% of the premium for dental benefits for the employee and eligible dependents.
Vision Benefits – For classified employees working 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay up to 100% of the premium for vision benefits for the employee and eligible dependents, depending on which plan is selected by the employee.
Life Insurance Benefits
For classified employees working 15 hours per week or more, the District will pay 100% of the premium for life insurance coverage for the employee of $35,000 ($50,000 for confidential and classified management employees).
The following benefit providers are available for enrollment for eligible classified employees:
The District participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Lifetime retirement benefits are provided for eligible retirees. Classified employees working 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in CalPERS (employees make a mandatory 7% contribution).
Paid Sick Leave
All regular classified employees earn paid sick leave based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District and is prorated on the hours and months worked per school year. For example, employees working 12 months per year will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave during each school year. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit.
Salary Step Increments
Regular classified employees receive a step increase of 2.5% annually based on their service in the District. Longevity increments of 5% additional salary are granted at the beginning of the 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th year of service in the District, which are cumulative.
Please see Human Resources for complete benefit information.
The information provided above was updated March 2014.
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Did you graduate from high school or do you have a GED certificate?
Do you have 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university OR an Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university?
Please note that if you answer "yes" to this question, you will be asked to provide unofficial or official transcripts demonstrating the units or degree, and official transcripts will be required if you are hired.
If you answer "no" to this question, you will be administered an examination consistent with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and other related legislation, which includes knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
Please indicate the answer below that best describes your experience working with children in an organized setting (include any paid and/or volunteer experience).
The eligibility list being established is for substitutes and openings occuring within one year. Positions are typically between 3 to 3.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. Positions may be assigned to work at any of our elementary, intermediate, or high school sites. Some positions are assigned to work one-on-one with a student. All positions are assigned to work during school hours.
Representative Duties And Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments. Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing, typing and duplicating instructional materials, scoring papers and recording grades; maintain student files as assigned. Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, bulletin boards and displays, operating audio visual equipment, distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials, and typing various materials. Administer, monitor and score a variety of tests and assignments; rephrase materials and explain instructions and words. Observe and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; assist in resolving disputes between students; report progress regarding student performance, achievement and behavior. Operate a variety of office, instructional and audio visual equipment as assigned. Assist in monitoring students during recess and other activities as assigned; accompany students on field trips, to bus stops, restrooms, offices and other locations as needed. Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Child guidance principles and practices. Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Basic record keeping techniques. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. Operation of office, instructional and audio visual equipment.
ABILITY TO: Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom, program or assigned learning environment. Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students as directed by the teacher. Print and write legibly. Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Learn the procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties. Communicate effectively with children and adults. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Supervise and maintain student discipline students according to approved policies and procedures. Operate office, instructional and audio visual equipment.
Education, Experience, And Other Requirements
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience working with children in an organized setting.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Consistent with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and other related legislation, candidates for this classification will be required to obtain a passing score on a special examination. Administered by the Personnel Commission, this exam requires that candidates meet a rigorous standard of quality through a formal academic assessment, including knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate; or, in lieu of examination, candidates may provide either Official Transcripts demonstrating completion of at least two years of college or university study (48 semester units or 60 units) or documentation indicating attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree at an accredited institution of higher education.
Holidays
Up to 14 paid holidays per year depending on months worked for all regular classified employees. Holidays are prorated for all classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per school year.
Vacation
Paid vacation is prorated for all regular classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per school year. Below is the vacation schedule for classified staff and classified management. For the purpose of vacation, a "month of service" is defined as fifteen (15) or more calendar days of paid status in any one calendar month.
1-5 years of service - One day of vacation will be earned per month of service.
6-10 years of service - One and one-quarter (1.25) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.
11-15 years of service - One and one-half (1.5) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.
16-19 years of service - One and one-sixth (1.6) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.
20-24 years of service - One and three-quarter (1.75) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.
25 years of service - Two (2) days of vacation will be earned per month of service.
Health And Welfare Benefits
Medical Benefits - For full-time classified employees working 40 hours per week, the District will pay 100% of the premium of the least expensive family medical insurance plan (for the employee and eligible dependents). For classified employees whose assignment is less than full time, but 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay a proration of the premium payment for the medical insurance plan based on the hours per week of the position. Eligible classified employees who have medical insurance coverage from another source may decline medical coverage and receive a stipend of $1,500 annually, paid tenthly and prorated for classified employees working less than full-time.
Dental Benefits - For classified employees working 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay 100% of the premium for dental benefits for the employee and eligible dependents.
Vision Benefits – For classified employees working 30 hours per week or more, the District will pay up to 100% of the premium for vision benefits for the employee and eligible dependents, depending on which plan is selected by the employee.
Life Insurance Benefits
For classified employees working 15 hours per week or more, the District will pay 100% of the premium for life insurance coverage for the employee of $35,000 ($50,000 for confidential and classified management employees).
The following benefit providers are available for enrollment for eligible classified employees:
- Medical: Health Net HMO/Select
- Dental: Delta Dental (PPO) or DeltaCare USA (HMO)
- Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP) or Safeguard Vision
- Out of pocket costs are dependent on which provider is selected.
The District participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Lifetime retirement benefits are provided for eligible retirees. Classified employees working 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in CalPERS (employees make a mandatory 7% contribution).
Paid Sick Leave
All regular classified employees earn paid sick leave based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District and is prorated on the hours and months worked per school year. For example, employees working 12 months per year will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave during each school year. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit.
Salary Step Increments
Regular classified employees receive a step increase of 2.5% annually based on their service in the District. Longevity increments of 5% additional salary are granted at the beginning of the 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th year of service in the District, which are cumulative.
Please see Human Resources for complete benefit information.
The information provided above was updated March 2014.
01
Did you graduate from high school or do you have a GED certificate?
- Yes
- No
Do you have 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university OR an Associate's or higher degree from an accredited college or university?
Please note that if you answer "yes" to this question, you will be asked to provide unofficial or official transcripts demonstrating the units or degree, and official transcripts will be required if you are hired.
If you answer "no" to this question, you will be administered an examination consistent with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 and other related legislation, which includes knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
- Yes
- No
Please indicate the answer below that best describes your experience working with children in an organized setting (include any paid and/or volunteer experience).
- 0 to 11 months
- 12 to 17 months
- 18 to 23 months
- 24 to 29 months
- 30 to 35 months
- 36 months or greater
- Required Question
Salary : $1,500