SCHOOL COMMUNITY WORKER

Arts Academy

7 hours per day, 191 days per year

Step 1 - Hourly Rate $19.90

Required: 

1. Must be highly qualified (2 years of college, Associates Degree, or have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test)
2. Valid Ohio Driver’s License
3. Educational Aide Permit
4. Ability to relate well with a diverse population
5. Ability to coordinate activities within the school and community
6. Record of successful; work experience
7. Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality
8. Cooperate and get along with others
9. Work as a member of a team
10. CPR/CPI/First Aid certified (Training provided by district)
11. Ability to climb stairs and stand for long periods of time

Goals:

1. To improve education for children through promoting parent participation and to serve as a liaison between home, school and community  

Responsibilities:

FAMILY RESOURCE AND ENGAGEMENT:

1. Plans and/or assists with building meetings/events which involve staff, parents, students, and/or community members
2. Keeps accurate records of all school-based parent meetings including an agenda, minutes, and attendance
3. Makes contact and keeps record of: home visits, phone calls and written communication
4. Creates and distributes information to parents and staff members, such as newsletters and memos
5. Works with community agencies and business partners to aid and assist families

DATA MANAGEMENT:

1. Process all needed forms
2. Basic computer skills including word and excel
3. Maintains student attendance records

STUDENT/FAMILY WELLNESS:

1. Follow district truancy policy (such as calling parents and truancy mediation)
2. Transports students and parents as deemed necessary by the principal
3. Work in the context of a school, filing for the B.A.C Coach and secretary when needed
4. Administering  medication, clinic coverage, and management of student health conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, seizure disorders) when school nurse is not there)
5. Attend all trainings and meetings that support this position
6. Perform all other duties as deemed necessary by the building principal

Applicants for the above positions are REQUIRED to be Highly Qualified, which is defined as: Two (2) years of college (Minimum of 48 Semester Hours, or 72 Quarter Hours), or possess an Associate’s Degree, or passed the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam.

Applicants must submit a copy of their Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam results, or a copy of their college transcript(s) to verify their Highly Qualified Status. Applicants must also have a valid Educational Aide Permit, or obtain one immediately upon being employed with the Canton City School District. If you do not meet the criteria for Highly Qualified, you are not eligible to apply.

Interested applicants for the position listed above should submit a letter of interest and resume, as well as any other documentation required as stated in the job postings.

If you are a Canton City School District employee, please include in your letter of interest your position and the school building to which you are currently assigned. If you are working as a substitute employee within the District, please state that information in your letter of interest.