High School Student Aides

Columbia Gorge Educational Service DistrictJob Description - High School Summer Workers - Migrant Program Title: High School Summer Workers - Migrant Program Department: Migrant Education Program Classification: Student Interns Supervised by: Program Director or Designee Position Purpose: This position assists the instructional staff and program director with Migrant Summer School. Focus of work is on educational assistance, supervision of students, and class preparation. Job Qualifications: Education and Experience: High School Student - Age 16 or 17 Currently enrolled in public, private or homeschool program. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: High School Summer Workers Background Check form - To be completed by HS Administrator or counselor, annually. Essential Job Functions: Demonstrate professional character in all job responsibilities. Display courteous, polite disposition, exercising tact and diplomacy. Provide assistance and follow through to questions and inquiries; when necessary, direct questions and concerns to appropriate staff. Support teachers with instruction and supervision. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to acquiring new tasks and learning new skills. Perform other related duties, as assigned, to support the success of the Migrant Education Program. Notify your supervisor in advance of any changes to your work schedule or other commitments that will affect work availability. Give advance notice when unable to work a scheduled shift. Take the job seriously and perform at the highest level of your ability. Treat your supervisor and fellow employees with respect. Dress appropriately for the job location (some work sites have dress codes). Practice good personal hygiene. Be sure to shower or bathe regularly, use deodorant, brush teeth, etc. Report to work on time. Notify your supervisor in advance of any possible delays. Do not conduct personal business on the job. Refrain from using cell phones and personal laptops or tablets while on the job. Report any workplace accidents or injuries immediately. Educational Skills: Language & Communication: Ability to comprehend, interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or students. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, managers, employees, clients, customers, and/or the public. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups. Mathematical: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to make accurate mathematical computations or apply standardized statistical procedures. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Workplace Expectations: Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Confer regularly with other ESD staff and immediate supervisor. Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority. Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron. Demonstrates professional character in all job responsibilities. Displays courteous, polite disposition, exercising tact and diplomacy. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the agency. Attend trainings related to professional growth to stay current on best practices. Report suspected abuse or any safety issue to the supervisor. Physical Requirements: In an eight-hour day employee may: Stand/Walk None 1-4 hrs x 4-6 hrs 6-8 hrs Sit None 1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs x 5-8 hrs Drive x None 1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs 5-8 hrs Employee may use hands for repetitive: x Single Grasping x Pushing and Pulling Fine Manipulation Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls: Yes x No Employee may need to: Bend Frequently x Occasionally Not at all Squat Frequently x Occasionally Not at all Climb Stairs Frequently x Occasionally Not at all Lift Frequently x Occasionally Not at all Lifting: Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking. x Light Work: Lifting 25 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking. Medium Work: Lifting 50 occasionally, 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally, 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking. Agreement I have reviewed the requirements and expectations for the above position and understand its content. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for the knowledge of its contents. The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe the principle functions required of this position, the level of knowledge and the skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. I, have read and received a copy of this job description. I understand the expectations required for this position. Employee Signature Date