Purpose Statement The job of ECEAP classroom aide is done for the purpose of assisting the lead teacher in providing quality, comprehensive child development services to preschool children and their families and encouraging parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting, and center activities.

This position reports to the director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Birth-Grade 12 and the lead ECEAP teacher.

This position is seven hours per day, Monday - Thursday following the typical school calendar. This position is housed in Mead School District.

Functions

- Attends meetings and training as required and/or recommended for the purpose of gathering and sharing information.
- Maintains classroom materials and supplies (e.g. instructional materials, kitchen supplies) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
- Monitors students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Provides set-up and service of meals and snacks for the purpose of meeting nutritional needs of students.
- Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include :

- applying pertinent policies, regulations, and laws,
- implementing activities, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and
- operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE Is Required To Perform Basic Math, Including Calculations Using Fractions, Percentages, And Ratios And Understand Written And Oral Instructions. Specific Knowledge Required To Satisfactorily Perform The Functions Of The Job Include s :

- appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and laws.

ABILITY Is Required To Work With Others In a Variety Of Circumstances. Specific Abilities Required To Satisfactorily Perform The Functions Of The Job Include :

- communicating with diverse groups,
- working with frequent interruptions,
- working as part of a team,
- adapting to changing work priorities,
- maintaining confidentiality, and
- having regular and reliable attendance.

General Requirements Responsibility Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures.



Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some chance to impact the agency’s services.

Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 35% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions.

Experience Job related experience is desired

Education High School diploma or equivalent The equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in Early Childhood or a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early

Childhood Professional Recognition preferred

Continuing Education/Training Must complete mandatory training provided by NEWESD 101.

Certificates & Licenses

- Maintain a current pediatric CPR/first aid certificate (at employee’s expense)
- Maintain a current Washington State Department of Health Food Worker Card (at employee’s expense)
- Valid driver's license and required auto insurance
- Reliable personal transportation

Clearances

- Provide proof of Mantoux Tuberculosis (TB) testing, treatment or immunity pursuant to WAC (phone hidden)(3).
- Provide proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunization or proof of immunity in accordance RCW 43.216.690.
- Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) portable background check clearance (no cost).
- WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance ( if needed at employee's expense).

To be considered for this position, the following documents must be submitted. Incomplete applications will not be screened.

- Online application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- One professional letter of recommendation
- Transcripts (if applicable)
- Any applicable certification/licensure

NEWESD 101 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability,



or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. NEWESD 101 complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the human services office. ADA, Affirmative Action, Title VII, Title IX Officer – Michelle Powers, (phone hidden) 504 Officer – Darren Nelson, (phone hidden) You Are Eligible For SEBB Health Benefits If NEWESD 101 Anticipates You Will Work At Least 630 Hours Per School Year (September 1 Through August 31). Your SEBB Benefits Include:

- Medical insurance - Medical insurance is optional. Employees who carry medical insurance will have a monthly out-of-pocket cost. Employees have the option to cover their family/dependents on medical insurance.
- Dental insurance - Dental insurance is mandatory and free to the employee and their family/dependents.
- Vision insurance - Vision insurance is mandatory and free to the employee and their family/dependents.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance - Basic life insurance is mandatory, and a $35,000 policy is free to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance - Basic long-term disability insurance is mandatory and is free to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional long-term disability insurance.

For more information, please visit https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees Employees have the option to enroll in a flexible spending account.

Participation in School Employees Retirement System is mandatory if your position is eligible. Your position is eligible if:

- the position ever requires at least 70 hours of compensated employment in a month, and
- the position requires at least five months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment per month during a 12-month period, and
- the position is expected to require at least five months of at least 70 hours for two consecutive years.

For more information, please visit https://www.drs.wa.gov/ Employees may also contribute to a deferred compensation account (457 plan) or a tax-sheltered annuity (403(b) plan).

NEWESD 101 offers the following additional benefits. Some benefits may be prorated based on the employee's work schedule:

- Sick leave
- Vacation leave (not applicable to positions that do not work year-around)
- Bereavement and critical illness leave
- Jury duty leave
- Military leave
- Parental leave
- Emergency leave
- Paid holidays, including one personal holiday per year

📌 ECEAP Classroom Aide (Katanning)
🏢 Newesd 101 (Northeast Washington Educational Service District 101)
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