Daycare General Worker

About the Employer

Daycare General Worker - Job #4589

Minimum Qualifications

The School Board of Highlands County position title: General Worker
Assignment: Daycare General Worker
Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if required.

Additional Desired Job Qualifications

If clerical duties are to be assigned, typing skills at 40 words per minute.
Demonstrates skill in using materials, equipment and procedures associated with the performance of duties in the specific position.

Primary Performance Responsibilities

Assists the site manager whenever necessary and fills in when manager is absent.
Plans and supervises indoor/outdoor activities for the children.
Fills out accident/incident report.
Takes roll call.
Notifies site manager about serious discipline problems.
Notifies site manager when equipment or materials are needed.

Certification Requirements

CPR and Red Cross certification should be kept current. When necessary, may have to receive training to administer medication to children.

Additional Duties

Helps children with homework.

Term/Length of Contract

Term: Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process.

Appraisal

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with school board policies.

Pay Grade

Pay grade: N/A

Discrimination Statement

Except as provided by law, the School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is the Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

General Qualifications for All Personnel

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
- Honesty,
- Dependability,
- Punctuality,
- Accuracy,
- and diligence on the job.
- Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public.
- Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment.
- Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings.
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
- Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks.
- Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity.
- Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, please contact: Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources at 426 School Street, Sebring, FL 33870 (863-471-5555) ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us.

Clearinghouse Information

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