Solid Waste Floor Handler (23278)

Basic Function And Qualifications

Under general supervision of a Child Development Services administrator or a site administrator (with input from the teacher(s) and Lead Teacher to whom the Children’s Center Assistant is assigned), assists the teacher in providing care, supervision, planned recreational and other learning opportunities and activities for children in the Infant/Toddler Program and School Aged Program by providing learning activity support to individuals and small groups of children and students.

Representative Duties, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Works with children in the Infant/Toddler Program (ages 3 months to 5 years) or with students in the School Aged Program (ages 5 to 13 years) in small groups and/or on an individual basis in a structured learning environment to reinforce and follow up on instructional and other learning activities and with specific tasks to stimulate the individual child’s cognitive, creative, emotional and social skills and capabilities.
• Assists in protecting the health and safety of children by following health and safety rules, regulations, practices and procedures; by maintaining classroom rest and play areas in a safe, clean, neat and orderly manner; and, as necessary, by washing face and hands of children and helping to brush their teeth; washing and drying bedding used for nap and rest periods and by assisting in toileting children.
• Observes children and assists in the supervision and modeling of appropriate behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
• Assists in supervising rest, nap, nutrition, meal and play times either in the classroom, on the playground or on field trips.
• Prepares and serves snacks and other meals as necessary and cleans up tables, counters and preparation areas following each meal.
• Assists in the preparing of materials and aids for instructional and other learning activities, such as, dependent upon assignment, arts and crafts or homework review.
• Performs clerical support duties, such as preparing, typing and copying instructional materials; maintaining files and records as necessary; and distributing, collecting and storing paper, supplies, materials, toys and play and recreation equipment.
• Provides support to the teacher by setting up and breaking down work, play and rest areas and displays and bulletin boards; operating audio-visual equipment; and maintaining cassettes, tapes, etc.
• Provides information to parents and visitors regarding Program activities and contacts parents as needed to obtain information concerning children and Program requirements as directed by the teacher.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Records student progress/abilities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Note: The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, and not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities of personnel so classified.

SUPERVISION AND WORKING CONDITIONS

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Any combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge and abilities would meet the qualifying criteria set forth below.

Education

A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.

Positions in this classification do not participate in providing K-12 curriculum-based instructional assistance and are therefore exempted from the No Child Left Behind Act requirements.

Experience

Six (6) months paid or verifiable, supervised volunteer experience that has provided first hand knowledge of the needs of children in the program to which assigned is highly desirable.

Job Related Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic needs, characteristics and behavior of preschool and school aged children.
• Routine record keeping methods.
• Responsive care giving strategies.
  
  

Ability To

• Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity toward children and their individual differences in terms of abilities, cultures and languages
• Establish rapport with and gain the confidence of children and students.
• Read, write and communicate effectively for the needs of the Program to which assigned.
• Learn health and safety rules and regulations, practices and procedures; recognize and report safety hazards and respond accordingly.
• Learn growth and development patterns of children.
• Develop a working knowledge of subject areas that are part of the instructional and learning activities of the Program to which assigned.
• Operate or learn to operate appropriate learning media and materials.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain confidentiality of matters related to children, students and parents.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the normal course of work and work collaboratively as a child development center team member.
  
  

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Licenses And Other Requirements

None.

Special Information

None.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

The selection process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment.

The examination for Children's Center Assistant will consist of a written test worth 100% of the final score.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR

JOB APPLICANTS

ACCOMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these selection procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing and attach your request to the completed application packet.

PREFERENCE POINTS: Seniority credit, based on length of service, is added to the final passing score of permanent employees. Veteran's credits are added for entry level examinations as follows: 5 points for non-disabled veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans. "Veteran" is defined as serving at least 30 days active duty during war or qualifying armed conflict. A DD-214 must be presented on or before date of the examination.

ELIGIBILITY LIST: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed in rank order on the eligibility list. Final selection will be made from the top three available ranks only. When a promotional and open eligibility list is established, the promotional list will be used first. Eligibility lists are usually established for one calendar year.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All potential employees must provide evidence of their identity and authorization to work in the United States before they will be hired. State law requires employees to provide proof that they have had a recent negative tuberculosis test result. All new employees are fingerprinted and conviction records, if any, are checked.

SALARIES, MERIT INCREASES & ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT: Salaries generally begin on the first step of the appropriate salary range. Permanent employees receive an increase after six months of continuous satisfactory service and equal raises based on merit at subsequent one year intervals for a total of five increases. Relevant experience and/or education in excess of entry requirements may permit employment at other than the first step. If employed at a higher step, salary increases are granted annually until reaching the end of the salary range.

BENEFITS: Permanent employees will receive paid holidays, sick leave, vacation and longevity benefits per bargaining unit contract or Personnel Commission Merit Rules. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to full-time employees and their families, which includes major medical and dental. (Permanent employees who work less than full-time, but a minimum of four (4) hours will contribute an amount proportionate to the number of assigned hours for major medical and dental.) Employees belong to the Public Employees' Retirement System to which the District makes contributions approximately equal to those deducted from the employee's pay.

Assuring Equal Opportunities through the Merit System since 1938.

SANTA MONICA-MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PERSONNEL COMMISSION

1651 SIXTEENTH STREET

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA 90404

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District does not discriminate based on actual or perceived sex, age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, mental and/or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

(Revised April 2008)