Latchkey Aide

Latchkey Aide - Avalon Elementary School

Monitor children within the Latchkey program while meeting all LARA requirements and adhering to district expectations.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Child care experience preferred.
• Must be cleared through a federal background check.
• Evidence of a negative TB test and current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.
• Willingness to adhere to all LARA licensing requirements, including, but not limited to, initial and annual health and safety training and 18 hours of professional development per year.

Duties &

Responsibilities Include:

• Monitor children before and/or after school, ensuring active engagement and adherence to LARA-required staff-to-student ratios.
• Track attendance and assist with maintaining accurate attendance records.
• Participate in required in-service and online training programs to remain current with program standards and procedures.
• Collect and record payments for Latchkey services, issue receipts, and ensure proper documentation.
• Report absences to the Latchkey Supervisor promptly and assist with arranging coverage when needed.
• Maintain and monitor the condition of Latchkey supplies, games, and activity materials to support a safe and organized environment.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Latchkey Supervisor during absences, ensuring continuity of program operations and adherence to policies.

Employment Conditions:

• Employees shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment with the District.
• Employees shall comply with all Board policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including but not limited to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicable non-discrimination requirements, and related educational regulations.
• Employees shall maintain all required certifications, training, and licensing requirements.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent or designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

ADA Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to read, analyze, and maintain records, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to use computers, district software, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout school buildings and grounds for extended periods.
• Ability to supervise and interact with students in a variety of school settings.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond appropriately during emergencies and student behavioral situations.
• Ability to lift and/or move light to moderate materials and equipment as needed.
• Ability to travel between district locations as required.
• Ability to attend meetings, trainings, and school-related events that may occasionally occur outside the regular workday.

Terms of Employment:

Class II – hours per day based on student need.

Compensation:

Entrance Level: $14.02

Maximum level: $16.32

(Based on CBA language) Benefits and compensation in accordance with Paraprofessional Collective Bargaining Agreement.