Shining Stars Assistant

Buhler USD 313 is accepting applications for the position of Shining Stars Assistant at Plum Creek Elementary. 8 hours per day (7:30-3:30) through the school year. Shining Stars is a program that provides a safe, nurturing learning environment for preschool students who elect to stay beyond the preschool hours.

SHINING STARS ASSISTANT

Shining Stars Director

According to Board Policy

Non-exempt

• 1. High School diploma or equivalent
• 2. Good verbal and written communication skills
• 3. Neat, responsible, punctual, dependable
• 4. Willing to learn, accept direction, accept change, be creative, be a self-starter
• 5. Be sensitive to needs of students and be able to relate well with students & staff
• 1. Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations

• 1. Monitors students within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• 2. Provides assistance and instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students’ success in school.
• 3. Prepares classroom materials and activities for Shining Stars.
• 4. Performs the duties of the Shining Stars Director in their absence.
• 5. Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with school district staff and community members to ensure an effective work environment.
• 6. Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity.
• 7. Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working environment.
• 8. Ability to work directly with children on a daily basis.
• 9. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

• 1. Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, turn, and reach.
• 2. Ability to move, lift, pull or push objects.
• 3. Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions.
• 4. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

At will

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.