Openings as of 3/29/2023
JOB TITLE: School Year Custodial (See attachment for further details.)
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under general supervision, the Custodian performs custodial tasks for an assigned school of the District. Employees in this class are responsible for accomplishing a daily routine of custodial tasks that provide school personnel, students, and the public with an environmentally safe, clean, attractive, comfortable, and efficient place in which to work and conduct school activities. Performs related work as directed.
STARTING PAY: MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren for hours worked from November 1, 2021 through May 31, 2023. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this Level 4 position is $14.10; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $16.60 per hour through May 31, 2023. Medical benefits are available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment, as long as enrollment forms are received within 31 days of the effective date.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensures that the assigned areas are properly opened daily and fully secured upon completion of daily tasks (i.e., locking doors and windows, turning off electrical equipment, etc.).
Performs sanitizing tasks in various facility areas (i.e., restrooms, kitchen and food areas, cafeterias, etc.).
Performs custodial tasks (i.e., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; washing windows; dusting furniture; cleaning vents, fans, walls, etc.).
Performs physically demanding tasks requiring use of cleaning equipment and heavy custodial equipment (i.e., vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing, floor buffing, etc.).
Uses electrical cleaning equipment (i.e., vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, high speed buffers, etc.) in the cleaning of the assigned facility during hours assigned.
Uses appropriate chemicals and cleaners safely and productively according to instructions and established rules/regulations to ensure the safety of students, the public, and all staff (including the custodian).
Responds to emergency situations in order to confine, resolve or prevent injurious or otherwise hazardous conditions (i.e., spills, broken windows, broken locks, etc.).
Moves furniture and other equipment in the performance of duties.
Cleans equipment and tools after use, maintains cleanliness and order in storage areas.
Report equipment malfunctions and facility maintenance needs to your immediate supervisor.
Performs routine maintenance on facility custodial equipment, such as changing vacuum cleaner bags, and changing buffer machine pads and checking batteries for equipment when needed.
Performs non-cleaning tasks in general facility maintenance (i.e., changing light bulbs, filling paper and soap dispensers, assisting in setting up for meetings/conferences, etc.).
Functions independently or as part of a custodial crew depending on the nature of the task, such as in seasonal/extreme weather facility preparations and/or other major custodial projects.
Responsible for checking email regularly, keeping up to date on DIstrict information on the Warren Employee Portal, as job appropriate.
With the support of the District, attends training to ensure proficiency at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information as part of their job responsibilities.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
Performs related duties as directed.
ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. EXPERIENCE: Previous work experience that demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively operate standard facility custodial equipment, and ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
3. CERTIFICATION &/OR LICENSURE: None required.
4. OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to arrange, compare, count, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and/or information. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying details. Performs such within well established policies, procedures and standards.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of electrically powered custodial equipment, and hand-held supplies and cleaning tools.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition and subtraction.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as strong odors, fumes, dusts, wetness, humidity, machinery, vibrations, temperature and noise extremes, disease, pathogenic substances, and toxic/poisonous agents.
JOB TITLE: Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach (Fall and Winter) (extracurricular assignment)
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Not applicable. Paid via stipend.
WORK DAYS: High School Cheerleading seasons are defined by ISHAA.
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: Varies and are outside of contracted hours/school day.
WORK YEAR: High School Cheerleading seasons are defined by ISHAA.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The High School Cheerleader Sponsor is paid on the “Teachers Athletic Extracurricular” salary schedule, paid via stipend during the season. The Teacher assigned to fulfill the duties of Sponsor is eligible for benefits on the “Teachers” benefits schedule due to his/her employment as a teacher, not due to being responsible for these extracurricular duties.
The High School Cheerleader Sponsor that is not a Teacher or Non-Certified employee, but is a Lay Coach, defined as non-certified employee used only in the Athletic Program, is paid during season via stipend and not eligible for benefits.
REPORTS TO: The Athletic Director and the AD’s Designee.
SUPERVISES: The High School Cheerleader Sponsor does not supervise other staff members.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The High School Cheerleader Sponsor promotes an appreciation for teamwork, sportsmanship and excellence. The High School Cheerleader Sponsor sets an exemplary example and provides leadership and supervision for the team and individuals.
The Cheerleading Sponsor is responsible for choreography and teaching cheer routines to the cheerleading squad. Be knowledgeable and skilled in tumbling and stunting to ensure the safety of all program participants. Have the ability to work with teenagers to lead them to success. Be a professional, organized and dedicated Sponsor. The Sponsor is responsible for setting and conducting practice times after academic classes and supervising the team at school football and basketball games and any other activities to promote school spirit.
Meet State and District requirements as an athletic coach, including compliance with IHSAA and District safety requirements.
Design and implement practices and events, including assessing skills, teaching, and assigning roles to cheerleaders.
Communicate all schedules with school, squad and caregivers.
Develop practice schedule and organize practices to provide both individual and team development;
Work with Athletic Director/Designee in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions;
Establish and maintain standards of student athlete behavior and provide proper supervision of athletes at all times;
Monitor academic performance of squad members to ensure eligibility requirements;
Model sportsperson-like behavior and maintain appropriate professional conduct by being a positive role model for cheerleaders;
Follow established procedures for uniforms and equipment;
Assist with the ordering of uniforms and equipment within a determined budget;
Observe cheerleaders during events and practices to determine the needs for individual or squad improvement;
Enforce expectations of the squad, including those regarding tardiness, missed practices and/or games, un-sportspersonship or exemplary student-athlete conduct when wearing uniforms/representing Warren Central High School and Warren Township.
Organize meetings for future squad prospects and encourage student participation.
Hold tryouts or conduct auditions to select members of the cheerleading squad.
Attend cheerleading camp with the team each summer and/ or provide summer enrichment for cheer squad members.
Encourage participation in pep rallies to build school morale and school spirit.
Seek approval for and supervise all fundraising to supplement funds for travel, camps, uniforms, and supplies.
Responsible for the general upkeep, inventory and protection of equipment and facilities under the jurisdiction of the program.
Maintain ongoing communication with Athletic Director/Designee regarding any developments in the program.
Assist with the oversight related to safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted.
Report any unsafe conditions to the Athletic Director/Designee in a timely manner to correct safety hazards.
Facilitate the long-term success and viability of the program by establishing positive relationships with local athletics organizations, K-12 sports programs, local media agencies, booster groups, foundations, and community members.
Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the District, the league in which the District participates, and IHSAA.
Comply with time restraints for practice and competition schedules, including holidays, weekends, and off-season schedules.
Be willing to make a commitment to the sport on a regular consistent basis.
Ensures that their squad is in good financial standing with their fees, actively communicating with athletes and parents to help them meet their obligations.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Swim Coach.
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Ideal candidates will have experience coaching and/or performing within a high-performing Cheer program or organization.
2. EXPERIENCE: Any teacher employed by the District is welcome to express interest in this extracurricular assignment. It is preferred that all candidates have experience as a coach/player/participant of the assignment. *Must be at least 21 years of age.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Must be up to date with all certifications required for their sport as required by their District and the State of Indiana. Must have a valid Indiana Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
4. OTHER: The successful candidate shall recognize that the purpose of athletics is to promote the physical, mental, moral, and emotional well-being of the individual athlete. Possess the ability to perform the essential functions and to fulfill the physical/sensory/ environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Coach involve a high degree of organization and physical activity.
The job typically involves some combination of walking, running, jumping, standing and sitting, and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Some chores of this job may require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and via the telephone is very important. It is important for the Coach to have the knowledge to direct physical conditioning and training that is appropriate for the development of each student-athlete.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes. Exposure to machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, disease, or pathogenic substances is not typical.
VARSITY ASSISTANT Track COACH JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Varsity Assistant Track Coach (extracurricular assignment)
WORK DAYS: High School coaching seasons are defined by ISHAA.
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: Varies and are outside of contracted hours.
WORK YEAR: High School coaching seasons are defined by ISHAA.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Varsity Assistant Track Coach is paid on the “Teachers Athletic Extracurricular” salary schedule, paid via stipend during season. The Teacher assigned to fulfill the duties of Coach is eligible for benefits on the “Teachers” benefits schedule due to his/her employment as a teacher, not due to being responsible for these extracurricular duties.
The Varsity Assistant Track Coach that is not a Teacher or Non-Certified employee, but is a Lay Coach, defined as non-certified employee used only in the Athletic Program, is paid during season via stipend and not eligible for benefits.
REPORTS TO: The Athletic Director and the AD’s Designee, the Head Varsity Track Coach
SUPERVISES: The Varsity Assistant Track Coach may supervise the other coaches.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Varsity Assistant Track Coach assists the Varsity Head Track Coach in promoting an appreciation for teamwork, sportsmanship and excellence. The Varsity Assistant Track Coach sets a good example and provides leadership and supervision for the team and individuals.
Assist in the coordination and supervision of the WCHS Track Program and Teams;
Assist in the design and implementation of the training and game program;
Assist in the organization and supervision of the coaching staff to assure the program is properly implemented;
Establishes and maintains open communication with athletes’ parents to address any issues and to keep them fully informed;
Ensures that all athletes and assistant coaches know and follow all rules of the District, conference, and state association(s);
Assigns duties to assistant coaches and trainers; communicates and works with assistant coaches and trainers to ensure that they are aware of the Coach’s expectations;
Assumes responsibility for the conduct of the athletes and assistant coaches during training, practices, and competition;
Model positive sportsmanship and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, coaches, and spectators at all times;
Follows and is knowledgeable of all rules of the IHSAA and the sport as found in the IHSAA By-laws and the NFHS Rule Book. Follow state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Satisfy all requirements by the IHSAA and Warren Township School District in a timely manner.
Provide timely and accurate information that is maintained as part of the job responsibilities (including end-of-season inventory of uniforms and equipment);
Ensures that their teams are in good financial standing with their fees, actively communicating with athletes and parents to help them meet their obligations.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director and Varsity Head Track Coach.
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Ideal candidates will have experience coaching and/or playing within a high-performing Track program or organization.
2. EXPERIENCE: Any teacher employed by the District is welcome to express interest in this extracurricular assignment. It is preferred that all candidates have experience as a coach/player/participant of the assignment.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Must be up to date with all certifications required for their sport as required by their District and the State of Indiana.
4. OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions and to fulfill the physical/sensory/ environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
The job typically involves some combination of walking, standing and sitting, and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Some chores of this job may require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and vial the telephone is very important. It is important for the Coach to have the knowledge to direct physical conditioning and training that is appropriate for the development of each student-athlete.
JOB TITLE: Preschool Guest Teacher - Maternity Leave
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, hourly employee.
WORK DAYS: The Preschool Guest Teacher ’s work schedule depends on the class schedule of the students being instructed:
All classes for 3-year olds meet 2 days each week;
Some classes for 4-year olds meet 3 days each week;
Some classes for 4-year olds meet 4 days each week.
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 7 hours (not including an unpaid duty-free 30 minute lunch period).
WORK YEAR: The Preschool Teacher is scheduled to work each of the days when the assigned preschool students are scheduled to attend school, plus extra days for staff development.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Preschool Teacher is paid on the “Preschool Teacher” salary schedule, and is NOT eligible for benefits on the “Support Staff” benefits schedule. The Preschool Guest Teacher will be paid the daily rate.
REPORTS TO: The Preschool Teacher is supervised by the Director of the Early Childhood Center.
SUPERVISES: The Preschool Teacher supervises the Preschool Instructional Assistant(s) assigned to work with the Preschool Teacher.
Under direct supervision, the Preschool Teacher is responsible for the day-to-day planning, instruction, supervision, assessment, reporting, and conferencing associated with the delivery of preschool education at the Warren Early Childhood Center.
Develops lesson plans for each day’s activities that follow the curriculum adopted for preschool students.
Presents personalized instruction for the students in the Preschool Teacher’s classroom.
Assesses each student’s rate of learning in the several different areas of instruction; determines each student’s instructional needs.
Adjusts instruction to meet individual student’s instructional needs and rate of learning; delivers instruction as needed to ensure and/or reinforce learning.
Maintains accurate records of students’ attendance, attainment of instructional goals, and behavior.
Carefully and continuously manages student behavior and maintains classroom order; reinforces rules of the school and classroom.
Carefully monitors students when walking with them to special classes and/or to the playground.
Collaborates with other staff members for day-to-day and short-term planning as needed.
Communicates with parents frequently through newsletters, telephone calls, and individual conferences.
Implements school improvement initiatives within the classroom.
Provides a caring and intellectually stimulating environment for preschool children.
Participates in the staff development programs and activities provided for the WECC staff.
Participates in the evening family activities (such as Family Math Night).
Attends all staff meetings.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by the district.
With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for timely and accurate information maintained as part of his/her job responsibilities.
1. Performs related duties as directed.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: CDA, Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree is required in the area of early childhood or elementary education.
EXPERIENCE: General experience working with preschool or school-age students is preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Teacher license preferred, but not required.
OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to preschool students and to their parents on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of standard office equipment and personal computers.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Given the diverse levels of readiness of preschool students, may require the ability to perform and explain simple math principles and operations; may require ability to calculate percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to plan the carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Involves routine work customized to the needs of the students, with much latitude for independent judgment.
Physical Requirements: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
JOB TITLE: Custodial Team Leader - 2nd Shift Elementary School
WORK DAYS: 261 days (including paid holidays and paid vacation time).
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 8 hours per day (not including a 30-minute unpaid meal time).
WORK YEAR: The work year for the Custodial Team Leader begins on the first weekday in July, and ends 12 months later on the last weekday in June.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Custodial Team Leader is paid on the “Custodians” salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the “Support Staff” benefits schedule. Starting salary $16.82 per hour. MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren for hours worked from November 1, 2021 through May 26, 2022. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $16.82; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $19.32 per hour through May 31, 2023.
REPORTS TO: The Custodial Team Leader reports to the Facilities Administrator
SUPERVISES: The Custodial Team Leader supervises the Custodians assigned to their team.
Under administrative direction, the Custodial Team Leader functions as a crew leader for custodial personnel engaged in highly responsible custodial tasks for an assigned school of the District. Custodian Team Leaders are responsible for planning and accomplishing a daily routine of custodial tasks that provide school personnel, students, and the public with an environmentally safe, clean, attractive, comfortable, and efficient place in which to work and conduct school activities. Responsibility areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, daily unlocking and securing of facilities, routine inspection of facilities and grounds for hazardous or unsightly conditions, and maintaining adequate supply inventories. The Custodial Team Leader oversees and participates in all facets of work under his/her charge. Performs related work as directed.
Performs planning and coordination of daily custodial tasks; delegates tasks to custodial personnel under charge; monitors and inspects custodial work for compliance with assignments.
Provides training and instruction to custodial personnel when weaknesses are observed; ensures compliance with established OSHA regulatory standards concerning safe use and application of chemical supplies.
Performs daily opening and securing of assigned school facilities (i.e., unlocking and opening main doors, unlocking administration and classroom doors, inspecting grounds and facilities for hazardous or unsightly conditions, turning on/off lighting and security systems.
Monitors materials inventory and supply levels; orders new stock according to established policies; coordinates custodial equipment service and/or repair as required.
Performs custodial tasks (i.e., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; washing windows; dusting furniture; cleaning vents, fans, walls; etc.).
Cleans equipment and tools after use and maintains cleanliness and order in storage areas; reports equipment malfunctions and facility maintenance needs to immediate supervisor.
Performs non-cleaning tasks in general facility maintenance, i.e., changing light bulbs, filling paper and soap dispensers, assisting in setting up for meetings/conferences.
Leads custodial crews in major custodial projects, such as in seasonal/severe weather facility preparations or floor stripping and waxing.
Responsible for checking email daily, multiple times per day, keeping up to date on DIstrict information on the Warren Employee Portal, as job appropriate.
Attending meetings with the Facilities Administrator.
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED is preferred.
2. EXPERIENCE: At least two (2) years of previous successful custodial work experience, with demonstrated leadership abilities, is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: None required.
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide leadership, guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, design, and advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate decimals and percentages.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks may require oral communications ability. Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
JOB TITLE: Part Time School Resource Officer (Non-Township Officers)
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, hourly employee
WORK DAYS: School Calendar Year Scheduling
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: Part Time Shifts, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday, scheduling window of time is 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
WORK YEAR: The work year for the Part Time School Police (Resource) Officer begins on the first weekday in July, and ends 12 months later on the last weekday in June.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Part Time School Police (Resource) Officer is $37.50 per hour, as indicated on the “School Police” salary schedule, and is not eligible for benefits.
REPORTS TO: The Part Time School Resource Officer reports directly to the Chief of Warren Police.
SUPERVISES: The Part Time School Resource Officer does not directly supervise any other employee(s).
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Under direction, the Part Time School Police (Resource) Officer provides for the security and environmental safekeeping of an assigned location(s) of the District. Employees in this classification are responsible for ensuring all persons entering and/or exiting District facilities are authorized to be on the premises, and perform interview and investigation activities in response to incidents, accidents, or unauthorized activities throughout the District. The Part Time School Resource Officer addresses security violations in accordance with prescribed District policies and procedures, is responsible for reporting illegal activities to appropriate administration or enforcement entities and performs related work as directed.
Responds to emergencies and critical incidents such as fire alarms, medical emergencies, altercations, threats of violence, etc. for the purpose of confining, resolving, or preventing injury or otherwise hazardous situations.
Conducts security checks of facilities and perimeter grounds for the purpose of identifying and resolving any suspected or real security breaches or violations.
Manage traffic and crowd control in high volume areas, i.e. school buses, student/staff & pedestrian traffic.
Performs investigative activities in response to complaints, incidents, accidents or other reported concerns, i.e., auto accidents, illness or injury, missing students.
Conducts Resource and security related routine tasks, i.e., inspecting operating condition of security equipment, conducting fire drills, testing and inspecting fire equipment.
May provide escort or transport of various persons, i.e., personnel leaving after hours, truant students, sick or injured persons, visitors.
Maintains security and environmental safekeeping of the assigned district location; monitors the weather station and scanning radios.
Inspects suspicious packages; inspects designated areas for suspicious devices prior to meetings; monitors board meetings.
Inspects facilities for potential hazards, i.e., equipment left running, gas leaks.
Provides security for entrances and gateways by checking visitor and parent identification and authorization information; provides direction and information as requested.
Assists persons with vehicle problems, such as having locked keys inside their cars or dead batteries.
Records various information about security and monitoring activities, i.e., daily activities, incident reports, maintenance requests, sign in logs.
Operates assigned transportation vehicle and provides routine washing and maintenance according to prescribed policies.
Provides training, guidance and instruction to other district Resource personnel.
Keep up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by the district.
With support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Maintain timely and accurate information.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED is required. Satisfactory completion of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) training program is preferred or sworn designation from a state certified Resource department and satisfactory completion of first aid and CPR/AED training.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum three years of Police, military or law enforcement experience, with demonstrated investigative and interpersonal communication skills for addressing potentially hazardous circumstances is required.
CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Eligible for designation as a “Special Deputy” by the Marion County Sheriff is required. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license is required.
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate standard radio communication equipment, standard office equipment, and assigned motorized security vehicle.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction multiplication and division.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Some tasks may involve the ability to exert extreme physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds, such as when transporting sick or injured persons. The Part Time School Resource Officer is expected to routinely and continuously (through the entire time on duty) wear a bulletproof vest and utility belt with radios, telephone and pager, gun and ammunition, handcuffs, and other equipment.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed with some risk of exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dust, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, and violence.
JOB TITLE: School Resource Officer
WORK DAYS: 246 days per year (including paid holidays and paid vacation time), with the possibility of additional work on weekends or double-shifts.
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 8 hours per day (NOT including a 30-minute unpaid duty-free meal break).
WORK YEAR: The work year for the School Resource Officer begins on the first weekday in July, and ends 12 months later on the last weekday in June.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The School Resource Officer is paid on the “School Police” salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the “Support Staff” benefits schedule. ILEAS Certified Officers starting pay $23.00 per hour.
MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $23.00; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $15.50 per hour through May 31, 2023.
REPORTS TO: The School Resource Officer reports directly to the Chief of Warren Police.
SUPERVISES: The School Resource Officer does not directly supervise any other employee(s).
Under direction, the School Resource Officer provides for the security and environmental safekeeping of an assigned location(s) of the school district. Employees in this classification are responsible for ensuring all persons entering and/or exiting school district facilities are authorized on the premises, and perform interview and investigation activities in response to incidents, accidents, or unauthorized activities throughout the district. The School Resource Officer addresses security violations in accordance with prescribed district policies and procedures, is responsible for reporting illegal activities to appropriate administration or enforcement entities and performs related work as directed.
Maintains security and environmental safekeeping of the assigned district location; monitors weather stations and scanning radios.
Provides training, guidance and instruction to other district Safety personnel.
Perform other related duties as assigned. ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED is required. Satisfactory completion of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) training program is preferred or sworn designation from a state certified Safety Department and satisfactory completion of first aid and CPR/AED training.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Some tasks may involve the ability to exert extreme physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds, such as when transporting sick or injured persons. The School Resource Officer is expected to routinely and continuously (through entire time on duty) wear a bulletproof vest and utility belt with radios, telephone and pager, gun and ammunition, handcuffs, and other equipment.
EVALUATION:
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The School Resource Officer is paid on the “School Police” salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the “Support Staff” benefits schedule.
JOB TITLE: School Safety Officer (Part-Time)
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 3-5 hours per day
WORK YEAR: Part Time Shifts, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday, 3-5 hours per day
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The School Safety Officer (Part-Time) is paid on the “Warren Police” salary schedule, and is not eligible for overtime or benefits.
REPORTS TO: The School Safety Officer reports directly to the Chief of School Police or designee.
SUPERVISES: The School Safety Officer does not directly supervise any other employee(s).
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under direction, the School Safety Officer provides for the security and environmental safekeeping of the student body, faculty and staff. Employees in this classification are responsible for patrolling the campus and maintaining security inside of school district buildings and grounds in accordance with prescribed district policies and procedures. The School Safety Officer also performs related work as directed. *No police powers.
Provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff and guests on campus.
Establish and maintain good rapport with students, staff and community members.
Assist to develop and maintain good working relationships with local police, fire and rescue departments.
Patrol and monitor hallways, stairwells, restrooms, outside facilities and other public unsupervised areas of the school to ensure safety.
Assist in ensuring a smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways and assisting students with on-time arrival to class and other assigned locations.
Assist with supervision of students during breakfast and lunch periods, and with morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.
Assist with the removal of disruptive students from classes on an as needed basis.
Assist the police, professional staff and emergency personnel in handling emergencies or disruptive situations.
Encourage and ensure students wear their student identification badges.
Assist visitors with directions and secure proper identification.
Challenge unauthorized visitors (with assistance from police) and escort them to exit the building.
Direct traffic and parking on campus; check vehicles for proper parking identification and determine whether vehicles are parked in restricted areas.
Maintain required paperwork and reports to ensure all complaints are filed with law enforcement.
Ensure all doors and gates are opened and locked at designated times determined by administrative staff.
Notify police and building administration of any emergency, or potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
Notify immediately appropriate personnel of evidence of student substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, suicide, or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or anabolic steroids.
Report any discipline infractions to administrative staff.
Promote student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and dressing and grooming professionally.
Protect the confidentiality of student records and information about staff, and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal requirements.
Comply with federal, state, local and district laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment as assigned by the School Safety Officer’s supervisor, and assist other personnel as necessary for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective working environment. Additional duties may include: patrol and set up for after school events; assist with fire alarm and crisis emergency responsibilities; monitor surveillance equipment.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED is required. First aid and CPR/AED training is preferred, in addition to other training or experience related to the above essential functions.
EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated knowledge of school safety and security procedures, and experience working in a school environment preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license is required in order to operate a district vehicle while on the job.
OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required. Ability to display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, staff, parents, community members and outside agencies associated with the district.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principals of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Some tasks may involve the ability to exert extreme physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds, such as when transporting sick or injured persons. The School Safety Officer is expected to routinely be in uniform and wear a utility belt with the proper equipment (NOTE: School Safety Officers will NOT carry firearms).
JOB TITLE: School Safety Officer
WORK DAYS: 210 days per year (not including paid holidays), with the possibility of additional work after school, on weekends or during the summer.
WORK YEAR: The work year for the School Safety Officer begins on the Monday before Opening Day, and ends on the last weekday of summer school in June.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The School Safety Officer is paid on the “Warren Police” salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the “Support Staff” benefits schedule. $16.54 starting hourly pay. MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. Paid up to 40 hours per pay period, through the May 31, 2023.
JOB TITLE: City Connects School Site Coordinator
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Professional), salaried position
WORK DAYS: 12 month
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 8 hours per day
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The City Connects School Site Coordinator is paid by salary and is eligible for benefits on the “Support Staff” benefits schedule.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SUPERVISES: Not applicable.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
MSD Warren is seeking professionals to implement the City Connects program within our school in partnership with Marian University. City Connects, a school-based collaboration among schools, community agencies, and Boston College, is reinvigorating a core function of schools by implementing an innovative model of systemic student support. City Connects assesses the strengths and needs of each student in the school and connects students with a tailored set of supports and resources from inside and outside the school.
1. Establish and lead a Student Support team and process in the school that identifies and responds to the strengths and personal developmental needs of each and every child in the school.
2. Connect students to a range of prevention, early intervention and intensive services programs that address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of each student.
3. Develop and enhance community partnerships with varied community agencies to meet the identified needs of students, families, and the school.
4. Collaborate with school staff, including classroom teachers, to implement the City Connects model.
5. Promote the City Connects model of student support to the school community, families and community agencies.
6. Engage families and caregivers in understanding and supporting the education of their children and the ways in which academic outcomes are enhanced by serving the social / emotional and personal development needs of the child.
7. Collect data on the implementation of the model and the delivery of services.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of laws, rules and policies which impact students, families and the school community creating protections and/or eliminating barriers to successful student outcomes.
2. Proven administrative interpersonal and leadership ability.
3. Ability to communicate effectively.
4. Good writing skills, clear and concise with correct grammar and spelling. 5. Ability to produce, analyze, interpret and summarize data.
6. Requires a high level of interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills. 7. Ability to develop and interpret policy and procedures.
8. Ability to maintain relationships with different departments and agencies of the organization for proper coordination and service delivery.
9. Must possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
10. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
11. Requires the ability to take initiative, risk and meet objectives.
12. Culturally competent and able to work with people of different backgrounds and experiences.
13. Model appropriate workplace behaviors to program participants and staff members. 14. Knowledge of the Indianapolis social services network.
15. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff, a diverse student body and families, as well as a team of professionals at both the school and the university.
1. Education/Training: Master’s degree in Social Work
2. Experience: 3-5 years of experience working in a school setting or a related community or support services setting preferred. Communication skills via a second language, especially Spanish, are desired, but not required. Experience with an organization that uses data to guide practice.
3. Certification and/or Licenses: Licensed School Counselor, Licensed Pupil Adjustment Counselor, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW / LICSW) 4. Other: The ability to perform the essential functions and fulfill the
physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required. Success in working with people in establishing goals, setting objectives and developing action plans to produce the expected results is expected. An annual performance evaluation will be completed by the direct supervisor.
Physical Requirements: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-20 pounds).
JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant - ML/ESL : Instructional Assistant Bilingual Candidate
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: For Bilingual Instructional Assistant Candidate
Under direct supervision, the Instructional Assistant provides support in an educational environment, performing paraprofessional work in assistant students, with an emphasis on providing bilingual communication support to teachers, staff and students. The Instructional Assistant interprets and translates classroom assignments, parent and student communications, and other school activities to support comprehension and transition for students for whom English is a secondary language. The Instructional Assistant generally works with children individually in providing basic instruction in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, or other education-related activities. Performs related work as directed.
STARTING PAY for Bilingual Instructional Assistant (ESL): $18.12 per hour; relevant experience may be considered. Benefits are available. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $18.12; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $20.62 per hour through May 31, 2023.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (For Bilingual IA ESL)
Provides bilingual communication support to teachers, staff and students through interpreting and translating data and information.
Assists students individually for whom English is a second language in a manner to support comprehension and transition into an English speaking environment.
Communicates with parents and children regarding education and school related information to ensure full comprehension of all exchanges.
Monitors activities and behavior of children during the absence of the classroom teacher(s) to ensure the physical and environmental safe keeping of students, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
Assists the teacher(s) in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students.
Provides one-on-one instruction to students in the target language, as applicable, to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher(s); may utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance students’ learning skills.
Assists the teacher(s) in checking and objectively evaluating students' work; teaches students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order; reinforces rules of the school and classroom; escorts and/or supervises students to time out and/or the principal's office.
May be asked to assist in the preparation of lesson plans; may be asked to provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools.
Assists the teacher(s) by noticing students’ language, math, and communication skills; monitors students’ progressive learning skills; makes the teacher(s) aware of students’ learning deficiencies; documents records of learning activities and diagnosis.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional materials; performs support tasks such as photocopying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation.
Coordinates with media center staff for classroom learning resources; sets up equipment in classroom for teacher's instructional studies.
Assists in preparing classroom bulletin boards, classroom decorations, displays of student activities, and other classroom objectives.
May be asked to prepare drafts of reports and to tentatively complete forms, schedules, and other data as required.
Learns students’ assigned bus route(s) to assist with proper boarding of students.
Maintains accurate and complete records of a variety of student information which may require the use of a computer to enter student scores and other student data.
May be assigned monitoring duties, i.e., hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty; ensures appropriate student conduct during these periods; escorts students to designated activity areas, i.e., music room, computer room, art classes, assemblies, etc.
May be assigned to various labs providing assistance to the teacher(s) and instruction/information to students; may translate lesson plans and other information to students for better understanding and comprehension.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Warren.
Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Associate’s degree or higher, or at least sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education. (Official transcripts are required to validate education.) or have passed the ParaPro test.
2. EXPERIENCE: Previous vocational training or work experience with school-age children is preferred.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Able to meet the requirements of a paraprofessional as outlined in ESSA. Pass the required Expanded Criminal History Check and Expanded Child Protection Index Check. Must have at least an associate’s degree or two years of college or passed the ParaPro Assessment. The Walker Career Center offers the ParaPro Assessment at no cost for all Warren Township prospective employees. Testing is offered Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. To register for your free assessment, email adulteducation@warren.k12.in.us or call 317-532-3000.
4. OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required. Demonstrated written and oral linguistic skills in English and in at least one target language is required.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of standard office equipment (including a computer).
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and advisory data and information in both English and the designated target language.
Mathematical Aptitude: Depending on the school grade classroom of assignment, may require the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may require ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Most tasks require oral communications ability. Most tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant (High School Credit Recovery)
WORK DAYS: 181 days (those days when students are scheduled to attend school).
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 7 hours per day (not including a 30-minute unpaid duty-free meal break).
WORK YEAR: The High School Credit Recovery Instructional Assistant is scheduled to work all days when students are scheduled to attend school, depending on which calendar the school follows.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The High School Credit Recovery Instructional Assistant is paid on the “Instructional Assistants” salary schedule, Level 4, and is eligible for benefits on the “Support Staff” benefits schedule. MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $18.59; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $21.09 per hour through the end May 2023.
REPORTS TO: The High School Credit Recovery Instructional Assistant is supervised by one or more teachers. Instructional Assistants and teachers report to the building Principal.
SUPERVISES: The High School Credit RecoveryInstructional Assistant does not supervise any other employee(s).
Under general supervision, theInstructional Assistant assigned to the High School Credit Recovery provides support in an educational environment, performing paraprofessional work in assisting teachers and students. The High School Credit Recovery Instructional Assistant is responsible for managing an integrated learning system that includes proper set-up, operation, scheduling, maintenance, and usage of a school site multi-station instructional High School Credit Recovery. Position provides support in other functional program areas as requested or assigned. The High School Credit Recovery Instructional Assistant works with students individually or in small groups by providing basic instruction in content or other education-related activities. Employees in this position are responsible for leading and supervising a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, as directed by assigned teacher(s). The ultimate goal is to support students in their attainment of credits. Performs related work as directed.
Introduces school age students to various computer experiences for the purpose of increasing knowledge, skills and abilities in operation and use of computer hardware and software.
Manages integrated learning system activities, to include proper set-up, operation, scheduling, maintenance, and usage of a school site multi-station instructional High School Credit Recovery.
Activates computer systems and conducts equipment checks for the purpose of ensuring proper operation of all workstations.
Prepares semi-annual newsletters informing administration and parents of software applications district students are currently using.
Monitors activities and behavior of children during High School Credit Recoveryoratories to ensure the physical and environmental safe keeping of students, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
Maintains laboratory hardware, software, and text materials and ensures proper security; coordinates schedules of students in conjunction with teachers whose classes are using the system.
Provides explanation, example and instruction to students regarding assigned computer activities; reinforces skills according to individual student needs.
Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students' work; teaches students individually and in small groups reinforcing skills based upon instructional guidelines.
Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining order; reinforces rules of the school and classroom.
Identifies and resolves the causes of minor system failures or malfunctions, coordinates efforts to restore the system, and/or obtains the services of technical and support staff to service equipment.
Reports problems with hardware and software to the appropriate vendor or district computer repair personnel and coordinates system repair service.
Monitors students’ progressive learning skills; makes teachers aware of student progress; documents records of learning activities accordingly.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional materials and various printed media, i.e., program schedules, banners, announcements, invitations, special activities.
May be assigned to various labs providing assistance to teachers and instruction/information to students; may translate lesson plans and other information to students for better understanding and comprehension.
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High School diploma or GED is required; an Associate’s degree or higher, or at least sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred. (Official transcripts are required to validate education.)
2. EXPERIENCE: Previous vocational training or work experience with school-age children is preferred. Knowledge of Canvas and Edmentum helpful.
3. CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: Able to meet the requirements of a paraprofessional as outlined in ESSA. Pass the required Expanded Criminal History Check and Expanded Child Protection Index Check. Must have at least an associate’s degree or two years of college or passed the ParaPro Assessment. Highlander Park offers the ParaPro Assessment at no cost for all Warren Township prospective employees. Testing is offered Monday through Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. To register for your free assessment, email adulteducation@warren.k12.in.us or call 317-532-3000.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of computer equipment and related peripherals.
JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant - Resource
Under direct supervision, the Instructional Assistant provides support in an educational environment, performing paraprofessional work in assisting teachers and students. The Instructional Assistant works with certified teachers, occupational/physical therapists, and other specialists in the education, development, and care of students with mild-to-moderate special needs. Performs related work as directed.
STARTING PAY: $13.36 per hour; relevant experience may be considered. Medical benefits are available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment, as long as enrollment forms are received within 31 days of the effective date. MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren for hours worked from November 1, 2021 through May 31, 2023
Provides developmental, instructional, and/or vocational assistance to students with special needs, as prescribed by the supervising teacher(s).
Assists students as they arrive on buses taking them to and from learning areas, which may include physically transferring students from wheelchairs to school desks or floor mats for participation in school activities.
Monitors activities and behavior of students to ensure the physical and environmental safety of students, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls.
Assists students with developmentally appropriate gross motor and/or fine motor activities; assists students with daily living skills as appropriate to individual development.
Applies effective principles and procedures of crisis intervention to students with aggressive behavior or other social difficulties; provides physical restraint if necessary for the safety of students.
Reinforces rules of the school and learning environment; acknowledges and encourages appropriate behavior and distinguishes inappropriate behavior for the students' understanding.
Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher(s) and reinforces skills introduced by the teacher(s); may utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance students’ learning skills.
May be asked to assist in the preparation of lesson plans and behavior modification plans; may be asked to provide input and assistance in the development of classroom learning activities; prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional and vocational materials.
Maintains accurate and complete records of student activities and behavior which may require the use of a computer to enter student information and data;
May be asked to prepare draft reports and to tentatively complete forms, schedules, and instructional reports, as directed.
Learns students’ assigned bus routes to assist with proper boarding of students.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High School diploma or GED is required; an Associate’s degree or higher, or at least sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred (Official transcripts are required to validate education.)
2. EXPERIENCE: Previous vocational training or work experience with school-age children with special needs is preferred.
4. OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required. Understanding of the developmental, physical and emotional behaviors and challenges of students with moderate-to-profound intellectual, physical, and/or emotional disabilities; with demonstrated stress management skills; ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work, and effectively attend to special needs of school age children.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of special needs equipment and devices, and standard office equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks involve the ability to exert very heavy physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds) and occasionally heavier items (100 pounds or over).
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as violence when working with developmentally disabled or emotionally disturbed children.
JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant
Under direct supervision, the Instructional Assistant provides support in an educational environment, performing paraprofessional work in assisting teachers and students. The Instructional Assistant works with children individually or in small groups by providing basic instruction in reading, writing, math, spelling, art, or other education-related activities. The Instructional Assistant is responsible for leading and supervising a variety of developmentally-appropriate activities, as directed by the assigned teacher(s). Performs related work as directed.
STARTING PAY:
MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren for hours worked from November 1, 2021 through May 26, 2023. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $13.36; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $15.86 per hour through May 31,2023.
Monitors the activities and behavior of children during the absence of the classroom teacher(s) to ensure the physical and environmental safekeeping of students, as well as adherence to appropriate conduct and disciplinary controls;
Assists the teacher(s) in the supervision of learning activities, circulating within the classroom and providing assistance and learning support to students;
Provides instruction to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher(s) and reinforces the skills introduced by the teacher(s); may utilize games, stories, or other constructive activities to enhance students’ learning skills;
Assists teachers in checking and objectively evaluating students’ work; instructs students individually and in small groups reinforcing the skills based upon instructional guidelines;
Assists in managing student behavior and maintaining classroom order; may be asked to provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools;
Cooperates if asked to assist in the preparation of lesson plans; cooperates if asked to provide input and assistance in the development of classroom activities and learning tools;
Assists the teacher(s) by noticing students’ language, math, and communication skills; monitors students’ progressive learning skills; makes the teacher(s) aware of students’ learning deficiencies; documents records of learning activities and diagnosis;
Prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional materials; performs support tasks such as photocopying materials, laminating items, typing correspondence, and filing paperwork and documentation;
Coordinates with media center staff for classroom learning resources; sets up equipment in the classroom for the teacher’s use;
Assists in preparing classroom bulletin boards, classroom decorations, displays of student work, and other classroom objectives;
Cooperates if asked to prepare drafts of reports and to tentatively complete forms, schedules and other data as directed;
Learns students’ assigned bus assignments to assist with proper boarding of students;
Maintains accurate and complete records of a variety of student information that may require the use of a computer to enter student scores and other student data;
Cooperates if assigned monitoring duties, i.e., hallways, lunchroom, restrooms, and bus duty; ensures appropriate student conduct during these assignments; escorts students to designated activity areas, i.e., music room, computer labs, art classes, assemblies, etc..;
Cooperates if assigned to provide assistance to the teacher(s) in various labs and to provide instruction/information to the students; may explain lesson plans and other information to the students for better understanding and comprehension;
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: An Associate’s degree or higher, or at least sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited institution of higher education (official transcripts are required to validate education), or if you have passed the ParaPro test.
2. EXPERIENCE: Previous vocational training and/or work experience with school-age children is preferred.
STARTING PAY: $13.02 per hour; relevant experience may be considered. Medical benefits are available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment, as long as enrollment forms are received within 31 days of the effective date. MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren for hours worked from November 1, 2021 through May 26, 2022. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $13.02; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $15.52 per hour through May 26, 2022.
JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant - Self Contained (LIFE Program)
Job Ttile: Instructional Assistant - Self Contained (LIFE Program) GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Under direct supervision, the Instructional Assistant provides support to certified teachers, occupational/physical therapists, and other specialists in the education, development, and care of students with moderate-to-profound mental, physical, and/or emotional handicaps. The Instructional Assistant performs instructional, behavioral management, and clerical duties, and is responsible for providing personal assistance to students with low incidence mental, physical, and/or emotional disabilities. The Instructional Assistant performs related work as directed.
STARTING PAY: MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $14.38; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $16.80 per hour through the end May 2023. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supports an inclusive educational environment. Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate learning activities as directed.
Provides instructional, vocational and developmental assistance to students with intellectual, physical, and emotional disabilities, and/ or other special needs students, as prescribed by the supervising teacher(s) or other licensed professional staff.
Works with groups and/or individual students as assigned. Acquires basic proficiency in skills that support student needs (e.g., sign language, finger spelling, etc.).
Applies basic practices of effective behavioral management, and assists in the teaching of problem-solving skills to students as prescribed by the supervising teacher(s) or other licensed professional staff.
Assists in the preparation of lesson plans, behavior modification plans, and teacher's pre-planning sessions; provides input and assistance in the development of learning activities; prepares or assists in the preparation of instructional and vocational materials.
Escorts, supervises, and provides assistance to students during breakfast, lunch, restroom visits, and other activities as assigned.
Assists students with gross motor activities, such as grasping, holding objects, posture, crawling, walking, and running, as appropriate to individual development.
Assists students with fine motor activities, such as playing with toys, cutting materials, and coloring, as appropriate to individual development.
Assists students with daily living skills, such as dressing, eating, lavatory needs, grooming, and personal hygiene as appropriate to individual development. Complies with personal hygiene rules and standard sanitation procedures.
Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
Assists students as they arrive on buses taking them to and from learning areas, assisting in physically transferring students from wheelchairs, and monitoring entrance conditions of individual students.
Sets-up and implements a reward system for targeted students; assists in providing supervision and follow-up for students assigned to alternate settings.
Assists with implementing behavior management programs including monitoring and charting behaviors specific to individual behavior plans.
Provides assistance with behavioral problems by applying crisis intervention to students with aggressive behavior and restraining violent students as needed.
Serves as a floater to various learning areas to assist in maintaining appropriate behaviors; responds to all crisis calls, assesses the situation, and responds accordingly.
Monitors, observes, and charts behavior of students in their exploratory classes and documents behavioral changes, outbursts, and other actions specific to the student.
Maintains accurate and complete records of student activities and behavior which may require the use of a computer to enter student information and data; completes applicable forms, schedules, and instructional reports, as directed.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current Warren technology, as job appropriate.
Responsible for timely and accurate information maintained as part of job responsibilities.
Maintains confidential student information, which is not disclosed to individuals not directly working with the student.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to assist students and staff by action or interaction in carrying out specialized therapeutic or physical care plans and procedures.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of special needs equipment and devices.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as violence when working with children with severe emotional or intellectual disabilities.
STARTING PAY: MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $14.38; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $16.80 per hour through the end May 2023.
STARTING PAY: MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $13.36; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $15.86 per hour (up to 40 hours per week) through the end May 2023.
JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant (Special Education:Resource)
WORK DAYS: 181 days (those days when students are scheduled to attend school)
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 7 hours per day (not including a 30-minute unpaid duty-free meal break)
WORK YEAR: The Instructional Assistant is scheduled to work all days when students are scheduled to attend school, depending on which calendar the school follows.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Instructional Assistant is paid on the “Instructional Assistants” salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the “Support Staff” benefits schedule. MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $13.36; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $15.86 per hour (up to 40 hours per week) through the end May 2023.
REPORTS TO: The Instructional Assistant is supervised by one or more teachers. Instructional Assistants and teachers report to the building Principal.
SUPERVISES: The Instructional Assistant does not directly supervise any other employee(s).
STARTING PAY: $13.02 per hour; relevant experience may be considered. Medical benefits are available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment, as long as enrollment forms are received within 31 days of the effective date. MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren for hours worked from November 1, 2021 through May 26, 2022. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this position is $13.02; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $15.52 per hour through May 31, 2023.
JOB TITLE: Bus Monitor
WORK DAYS: 182 days (when students are scheduled to attend school).
STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: Tier 2 Monitors: Up to 4 hours; Tier 3 Monitors: Up to 6 hours.
WORK YEAR: The work year for the Bus Monitor includes all days when students are scheduled to attend school.
SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Bus Monitor is paid on the “Bus Driver Monitor” salary schedule. Bus Monitors who consistently work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible to receive benefits. MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren for hours worked from November 1, 2021 through May 31, 2023. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this Level 1 position is $11.71; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $14.21 per hour through end of May 2023.
REPORTS TO: While working on a bus, the Bus Monitor is under the direction of the Bus Driver. The Bus Monitor and the Bus Driver both report to the Director of Transportation or their designee.
SUPERVISES: The Bus Monitor does not supervise any other employee(s).
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform school bus monitoring, and provide student and bus operator assistance as needed during daily school transportation routes. Employees in this classification assist with the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, and ensure all bus activities support the safety and welfare of all persons. Work includes ensuring appropriate securing of students, and provides assistance to students with special medical needs devices. Performs related work as directed.
Monitors daily school bus activities to ensure proper student conduct at all times, and adherence to appropriate disciplinary controls.
Maintains attendance records and assigns student seating; learns assigned bus route(s).
Ensures the safe loading and unloading of students to and from destinations, to include operation of specialized equipment for attending to students with special needs, i.e., wheelchair lifts and tie-downs, toddler/infant seats and seat belts.
Assists bus operators with pre- and post bus inspection activities to ensure proper operating conditions, adherence to prescribed Department of Transportation standards, and compliance with proper safety standards.
Performs routine cleaning and bus maintenance activities, to include attending to spills and cleaning of body fluids.
Establishes and maintains effective communications and working relationships with bus operators, district personnel, school officials, and parents.
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the department, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other department members:
1. EDUCATION/TRAINING: High school diploma or GED is required.
2. EXPERIENCE: Previous work experience is preferred.
4. OTHER: Required to have a demonstrated ability to effectively attend to the needs of school age children, including those with special medical needs; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ability to perform the essential functions, meet the performance aptitudes, and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of safety restraint and wheelchair lift devices.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as temperature and noise extremes, odors, humidity, vibrations, traffic hazards, and student violence.
JOB TITLE: Instructional Assistant (See PDF for further details.)
STARTING PAY: MSD Warren is committed to our District goal of Invest in People. The Board of Education has approved an additional hourly retention stipend of $2.50 per hour above the regular hourly rate for all full-time and part-time hourly support staff employees actively employed in Warren for hours worked from November 1, 2021 through May 26, 2022. The stipend will be paid out of our ESSER III federal grant funds contingent upon DOE approval. The starting hourly rate for this Level 4 position is $16.95; however, because of our retention stipend, it will be $19.45 per hour through May 26, 2022.Medical benefits are available the first day of the month following 60 days of employment, as long as enrollment forms are received within 31 days of the effective date.
