Classified Vacancy Notice

Temporary

Limited Defined Employee (LDE)

PLEASE ONLY APPLY TO THIS POSITION IF YOU WERE REFERRED TO IT BY A MEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE

JOB SUMMARY

The job of the LDE is to fill a specific short term role for a school. Responsibilities vary with individual assignment, but typically include student supervision and maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in all of the common areas of the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS

• Supervise students in a specific area.
• Provide subject matter expertise.
• Follow and support building, department and district policies and procedures.
• Encourage and model expected behavior.
• Anticipate problem behaviors in order to minimize and deescalate aggressive behavior of students who are acting out.
• Build relationships with children and redirect with authority when needed.
• Circulate within an assigned supervision area, as well as facilitate and direct activities in a positive way.
• Assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences a timely and professional manner.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community.
• Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably.  
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience of the specific role.
• Ability to create an environment that is positive for students.
• Ability to work consistently and to contribute in a positive way.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner.
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

APPLICATION

If you are interested in this position you need to apply online, by going to www.mead354.org. Go to Our District, Quicklinks and Applicants to be connected to our online application system. Under Job Listings you will see the LDE posting and click apply.  

                                  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

1.   List the names of three (3) references

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must go through a background check which may include Fingerprinting. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic information or veteran status. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 officer, Section 504 coordinator, and/or Affirmative Action officer.  Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Services Office at (509) 465-6010.