PSJA Human Resources

Project Care Caregiver
Reports to: Principal	Department: Early Start PreK School Project Care Program	Pay Grade Min. $11.00 hourly	Funding Source:

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Must have knowledge and experience in the philosophy of early childhood education
• Developmentally appropriate practice and bilingual education
• Must show emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the aims of the program
• Respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience and good personal hygiene

Additional Requirements:

• A tuberculosis test and a background check as required
• Must be available Monday-Friday 4:00 – 6:00 pm

  

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

 

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

 

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table	Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders Exhibits professionalism– Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision
Student-centered Excellence Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff	Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement
Joint Empowerment Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action	Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments
Adaptive Innovation Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers	Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

 

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

 

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Perform the functions of this position with strong and thorough knowledge and application of Developmentally Appropriate Practices for students
2. Actively participate with age-appropriate interactions and classrooms activities such as free play, and floor time, may include diaper changing, and follow procedures to receive and discharge the children
3. Cooperate with program and campus principal, staff, and other classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the PSJA Project Care Program, which at timesmay require changes to meet the needs of the children
4. Follows established program procedures
5. Assist children in development of social and self-help skills
6. Meet with needed personnel to exchange information pertinent to the services of children with disabilities
7. Attend trainings, meetings, and parent meetings as requested
8. Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment. Assure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained
9. Use the playground as an extension of the classroom as allowed by campus preincipal; assures that the playground is safe
10. Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion, e.g., attendance sheets, parent pick up form,
11. Oversight: Attend trainings as needed
12. Assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained
13. Perform other duties, as may be required

Mental and Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:

 

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds and over); may be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning of students with disabilities

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular districtwide travel to student homes

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

  

 

It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.