349-CLS-09-26 Para Educator - Science Kit Specialist @ M&O

Sylvania; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 28,241,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Job summary

Wenatchee School District is seeking a Para Educator for the Science Resource Center. This district-wide role oversees refurbishing and delivery of science kits and supports budgeting and purchasing across SRC shop.

Requirements include AA degree or PRAXIS, experience in science education and inventory management. The schedule is 5.5 hours/day, 191 days/year, with benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum AA degree or equivalent or passed PRAXIS test required.
• Experience related to science education, curriculum and instruction.
• Experience in ordering, purchasing and organizing inventory.
• Excellent organizational skills and record keeping ability.
• Commitment to follow through on tasks with a minimum of supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient purchasing, ordering and stocking of kits K-5.
• Improve and expand the system when appropriate.
• Contact vendors to establish bulk purchasing of materials guaranteeing the availability and delivery of supplies.
• Manage and coordinate the restocking and distribution of science kits.
• Assist teachers in locating information or materials relating to science education.

Skills

AA degree

Purchasing

Inventory management

Science education

Vendor relations

Budget monitoring

Education

AA degree or equivalent

PRAXIS test

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

POSITION #349-CLS-09-26

Para Educator, Science Resource Center

District-wide/M&O Warehouse

5.5 hours per day/191 days per year

Salary: $20.51-$23.02 per hour

Description: Manages and coordinates the refurbishing and delivery of science kits. Manages the budget and ordering of supplies for the whole SRC shop.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Provide efficient purchasing, ordering and stocking of kits K-5.
• Improve and expand the system when appropriate.
• Contact vendors to establish bulk purchasing of materials guaranteeing the availability and delivery of supplies.
• Manage and coordinate the restocking and distribution of science kits.
• Assist teachers in locating information or materials relating to science education.
• Assist in providing direction to SFE staff and volunteers.
• Assist in monitoring Science Resource Center budgets.
• Assist in designing and conducting professional development activities, programs and in-services.
• Attend regular SRC team collaboration meetings and work with team members to create and meet SRC yearly goals.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff, students, teachers, school administrators, support personnel and community members.
• Assist with meetings, events, and implementation of WSD field experience programs with teachers, scientists/engineers, administrators, higher education faculty, business/agency partners and community members.
• Work collaboratively with the curriculum developer of K-6 Science Field Experiences as necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Regular, predictable attendance at the designated worksite is required.
• Some flexibility in work-schedule is available.
• Excellent time management and the ability to self monitor are required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum AA degree or equivalent or passed PRAXIS test required.
• Experience related to science education, curriculum and instruction.
• Experience in ordering, purchasing and organizing inventory.
• Excellent organizational skills and record keeping ability.
• Commitment to follow through on tasks with a minimum of supervision.
• In-depth knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to establish effective partnerships with Wenatchee School District and other community partners.
• Use of a personal vehicle with mileage compensation at the district current mileage rate.
• Attendance and punctuality are important in this position.
• This position requires: Working in a warehouse, where the noise level is usually moderate, but can be loud at times.
• The temperature can be hot or cold.
• The floor is cement.
• Prolonged sitting or standing on a regular basis.
• The physical capability to lift and or move science kits and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• In some cases, working with large groups of students, teachers, and/or volunteers, therefore the working environment may be moderately noisy.
• The willingness to also work in classrooms and at all WSD field experience sites.
• The willingness to train in first aid and CPR.
• Care and maintenance of living materials.

PROCEDURE:

Go to our website at: www.wenatcheeschools.org click on Employment then follow instructions.

SCHEDULE:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION:

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

180 - 219 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

220 - 259 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.

Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, [e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161 You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación:

Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, [e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

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