POSITION:  School Counselor - Probationary CERTIFICATION: NYS School Counselor

Purpose: A school counselor will have the primary responsibility of focusing on the relations and interactions between students and their school environment with the expressed purpose of reducing the effect of environmental and institutional barriers that impede student academic success. The profession fosters conditions that ensure educational equity, access, and academic success for all students K-12. To accomplish this function, the trained school counselor must be an assertive advocate, creating opportunities for all students to nurture dreams of high aspirations. The counselor assists students in their academic, social, emotional and personal development and helps them to define the best pathways to successfully achieve their dreams. The school counselor serves as a leader as well as an effective team member, working with teachers, administrators and other school personnel to make sure that each student succeeds. The school counselor, as consultant, empowers families to act on behalf of their children by helping parents/guardians identify student needs and shared interests, as well as access available resources.

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff member, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values. 

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

Expected Results:

1. School counselors will work with all students, school staff, families and members of the community as an integral part of the educational program by:

• Providing counseling services for all students.
• Being available at the appropriate Open House.
• Planning and conducting orientations for incoming classes.
• Making every effort to keep parents informed of significant academic events in their child’s school life through telephone communication, written correspondence, and    individual conferences.
• Assisting Building Principals in selecting students for local scholarships prior to   graduation (High School).
• Encouraging parental involvement.

2. School counselors will promote school success through a focus on academic achievement by:

• Assisting faculty in arranging parent conferences and recording pertinent information derived from such conferences.
• Prior to the mailing of Progress Reports to the parents, reviewing and signing these reports pertaining to the students submitted by teachers.
• Compiling the High School course catalog (High School).
• The counselor will individually, on a yearly basis, schedule students for classes to be taken the following fall (Middle School and High School).

3. School counselors will promote school success through a focus on prevention and intervention activities, advocacy, and social/emotional counseling by:

• Meeting with students who are placed in in-school suspension or out-of-school suspension.
• Promoting youth development through individual counseling, group counseling and classroom guidance in:
  • Self-esteem
  • Family relationships
  • Social skills
  • Problem-solving, decision-making, and goal setting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Avoiding drug and alcohol use
  • Dealing with grief and loss issues
  • Anger management
• Being a collaborative member of special programs, if applicable, such as the Primary Project, Eagles, and Bridges programs.
• Conducting home visits to meet with parents and students.
• Coordinate services provided by other agencies (counseling, tutoring, and mentoring).
• Reviewing report cards and meeting with students to review progress.
• Assisting with students support services to remove barriers to academic success (as part of RtI) such as attendance problems, family-related issues, health and nutrition related issues, and mobility/transfer issues.
• Being a member of the building’s Crisis Team.

4. School counselors will promote college and career readiness by:

• Helping students develop and implement post-secondary educational and career plans.
• Reviewing each student’s career plan annually.
• Maintaining, supervising, and evaluating college catalogs and other pertinent resource materials for students preparing for college (High School).
• Setting up and facilitating visitations from college and military representatives (High School).
• Setting up and facilitating financial aid night for parents and students (High School).
• Scheduling students to take the SAT and ACT examinations (High School).
• Assisting students with the college search, the application process, and applying for financial aid. (High School).
• Helping students to complete the necessary documents to receive their working papers (High School and Middle School).
• Work with the Work Based Learning Program Coordinator, when applicable, to provide students with internship and shadowing opportunities.
• Work with the Work Based Learning Program Coordinator, when applicable, to assist students with job readiness and employment skills.
• Work with the Work Based Learning Program Coordinator, when applicable, to help implement NYS CDOS Standards.

5. School counselors work to promote student success by closing existing achievement gaps and providing access to a demanding academic program for each student by:

• Being a member of the school’s Pupil Personnel Service (PPS) team, Saving Struggling Students Team (SSST), and Response to Intervention (RtI) team.
• Identifying and conferring with students struggling to succeed in their academic classes.
• Identifying and conferring with students who are failing two or more subjects.
• Providing students with information regarding summer school programs, register interested students, and record the grades in the student information system (High School and Middle School). If applicable, determine those students who should be awarded a diploma in August (High School).

6. School counselors ensure that every student benefits directly from the school counseling program by:

• Being current on counseling theory and techniques.
• Meet with each student at least once a year and maintain records of the conference.
• Maintain and be responsible for the accuracy of their students’ cumulative folder.
• Properly register new entrants to the high school, checking the authenticity of information provided or validating the same information. Any new entrant who is suspected of having special needs will be referred to CSE.
• Maintaining records of which students have taken and need to take the required Regents exams to graduate (High School and Middle School).
• Assisting the principal in developing the master schedule (High School and Middle School).
• Creating and maintaining a chart of senior graduation requirements and will recommend to the high school principal the type of diploma to be awarded to graduating seniors (High School).
• Coordinating and supervising the mark reporting system and student information system.
• Maintaining the accuracy of students' grades within the mark reporting system and student information system.
• Finalizing student records at the end of the academic year including:
  • Promoting or demoting students in consultation with the Building Principal;
  • Affixing permanent records tabs to permanent record cards;
  • Affixing attendance tabs to individual file folders;
  •  Affixing testing scores to individual file folders; and
  • Preparing folders of graduating seniors for transfer to file rooms (High School).
• Working with the Building Principal to evaluate the counseling program and explore ways to improve the program.

7. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

8. School Counselors will perform all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

The Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is looking for educators who will provide our students with a world-class, relevant education.

POSITION:Per Diem Building Substitute

LOCATION: Middle School

CERTIFICATION AREA: All Certification Areas

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Monitors help the District by assisting in routine, non-teaching duties including, but not limited to, pupil supervision in school, on school property, and at school related functions.

HOURS: 
Approximately 4 Hours M-F as Bus Monitor
Approximately 2.25 Hours M-F as Cafe Monitor

Job Description

TITLE: Monitor
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department

Supervisor/Director

Purpose: The Monitor will have the primary responsibility of providing routine non-teaching duties including student supervision in school, on school property, school vehicles, and at school related functions. The Monitor will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting. This Result Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.

Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Monitor

•  Embrace learning for all.
•  Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
•  Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
•  Focus on results and not activities.
•  Implement change for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall enhancement of the organization.
•  Embrace the model of continuous improvement.

Expected Results:
1. The Monitor will ensure the day to day functions of the building/department will be accomplished by:

• Assisting teachers in supervising students during, but not limited to, recreation periods, lunch periods, study halls, on field trips, before and after school periods, and during transportation of students.
• Guiding children safely across streets and intersections.
• Maintaining order in areas such as, but not limited to, gymnasiums, locker rooms, swimming pools, and hallways.
• Maintaining classroom routines.
• Maintaining safety practices in and around school transportation vehicles and district buildings.
• Overseeing students passing between classes, in locker rooms, and on premises before and after school.
• Issuing athletic supplies and equipment.
• Assisting children in lower grades with wearing apparel.
• Assisting children in lower grades in the cafeteria, e.g., opening milk and carrying trays.
• Performing clerical duties under close supervision.
• Rendering basic first aid treatment when needed.

2. The Monitor will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

3. The Monitor will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

The Monitor will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.
• Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.
• Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The successful candidate will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
• Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the Pal-Mac community.
• A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
• Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Listens first.

Evaluation:
The Monitor will report to the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director and be evaluated by the District approved document.

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This title is used for positions which are created for the main purpose of relieving school teachers of that part of their duties, which, while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel.  The duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments that are performed. The duties of School Monitor are generally quite limited in scope whereas those of Teacher Aide often times require specific skills or abilities.

In addition to the job description found  below, this position will have a focus on alternatives to suspension/in-school suspension, hall monitor duties, and supervision of students.

TITLE: Teacher Aide
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

Purpose: The Teacher Aide will have the primary responsibility of supporting teachers in the performance of their teaching functions through duties associated with the teaching process and by helping teachers meet the physical needs of children. They are an integral part of the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District’s mission to provide every student with a relevant, world-class education. The Teacher Aide will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting.  This Result Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.
 

Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Teacher Aide

• Embrace learning for all.
• Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
• Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
• Focus on results and not activities.
• Implement changes for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall enhancement of the organization.
• Embrace the model of continuous improvement.

Expected Results:

1. The Teacher Aide will guide students regarding the teacher's directed differentiated instruction they need by:

• Working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects.
• Assisting pupils in the use of provided instructional resources.
• Utilizing their own special skills and abilities to aid the teacher's directed instructional programs in such areas as foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects.
• Assisting students with specific health related activities as appropriate.
• Providing the teacher with information about pupils which will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
• Overseeing the technical operations of language and science laboratory equipment, setup and breakdown.
• Assisting students with the technical operation of computers, accessing information on the Internet and accessing word processing and other computer programs.
• Reading from prepared scripts to children e.g., test modifications and books.
• Proctoring and assisting with the technical functions of the examination.
• Maintaining classroom routines and assisting with behavior issues at the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assisting teachers with the correction of test papers, recording of grades, maintaining files and preparing statistical reports.
• When assigned to support matters of the Code of Conduct as it relates to school bus transportation, the employee shall be responsible (.4 FTE) to work with school bus drivers, parents, counselors, and the building principal to address bus disciplinary matters, conduct transportation investigations, board buses, implement approved behavior plans, and coordinate with the transportation office on such matters.

2. The Teacher Aide will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.
• Being patient.

3. The Teacher Aide will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator or Department      Supervisor/Director.

• The Teacher Aide will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and accountability.
• Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.
• Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The successful candidate will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
• Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the Pal-Mac community.
• A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
• Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Listens first.

Evaluation:  The Teacher Aide will report to the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director and be evaluated by the District approved document.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This title is used for positions which are created for the main purpose of relieving school teachers of that part of their duties, which, while related to the teaching process, can be performed by non-professional personnel.  The duties of this class differ from those of School Monitor due to the more complex nature of the assignments that are performed. The duties of School Monitor are generally quite limited in scope whereas those of Teacher Aide often times require specific skills or abilities.

In addition to the job description found  below, this position will have a focus on alternative to suspension/in-school suspension, hall monitor duties, and supervision of student.

Job Description

TITLE: Teacher Aide
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

Purpose: The Teacher Aide will have the primary responsibility of supporting teachers in the performance of their teaching functions through duties associated with the teaching process and by helping teachers meet the physical needs of children. The Teacher Aide will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting. This Result-Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.
 

Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Teacher Aide

• Embrace learning for all.
• Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
• Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
• Focus on results and not activities.
• Implement change for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall enhancement of the organization.
• Embrace the model of continuous improvement.

Expected Results:

1. The Teacher Aide will guide students regarding the teacher's directed differentiated instruction they need by:

• Working with individual pupils or groups of pupils on special instructional projects.
• Assisting pupils in the use of provided instructional resources.
• Utilizing their own special skills and abilities to aid the teacher's directed instructional programs in such areas as foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects.
• Assisting students with specific health related activities as appropriate.
• Providing the teacher with information about pupils which will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
• Overseeing the technical operations of language and science laboratory equipment, setup and breakdown.
• Assisting students with the technical operation of computers, accessing information on the Internet and accessing word processing and other computer programs.
• Reading from prepared scripts to children e.g., test modifications and books.
• Proctoring and assisting with the technical functions of the examination.
• Maintaining classroom routines and assisting with behavior issues at the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assisting teachers with the correction of test papers, recording of grades, maintaining files and preparing statistical reports.
• When assigned to support matters of the Code of Conduct as it relates to school bus transportation, the employee shall be responsible (.4 FTE) to work with school bus drivers, parents, counselors, and the building principal to address bus disciplinary matters, conduct transportation investigations, board buses, implement approved behavior plans, and coordinate with the transportation office on such matters.

2. The Teacher Aide will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

•  Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
•  Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
•  Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
•  Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
•  Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.
•  Being patient.

3. The Teacher Aide will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

The Teacher Aide will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

•  Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
•  Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.
•  Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.
•  Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The successful candidate will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
• Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the Pal-Mac community.
•  A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.
•  Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
•  Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
•  Listens first.

Evaluation: The Teacher Aide will report to the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director and be evaluated by the District approved document.

TITLE:  Laborer

REPORTS TO:  Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

Purpose:  The Laborer will have the primary responsibility of supporting the building or department supervisor in ensuring the buildings and grounds are of a quality that will allow our students to learn, grow, and contribute.  The Laborer will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting.  This Result Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values. 

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

 Expected Results:

1.      The Laborer will ensure the day to day functions of the building/department will be accomplished by: 

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, hallways, and all other areas of the building/department.  Duties may include, but not limited to: washing walls and windows, vacuuming rugs, sweeping and waxing floors, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning pool/gymnasium area and locker rooms, cleaning cafeteria and kitchen area,  and performing a variety of building and cleaning work.
• Performing general clean-up work.  Work may include, but not limited to: collecting garbage, rubbish and recyclables, removing debris, raking leaves, cutting grass and weeds.
• Removing snow from sidewalks, parking lots and recreational areas by shoveling or using a tractor or pick-up truck and plow.
• Assisting in the maintenance and patching of roads, sidewalks, and parking lots by digging and backfilling trenches, spreading asphalt, sand and gravel.
• Assisting in preparation, laying out, marking and maintenance of athletic fields or playgrounds.
• Operating power driven tools and equipment such as, but not limited to: saws, compressors, drills, mixers, pumps, and various lawn mowing equipment and trimmers.
• Using hand tools such as, but not limited to: shovels, scythes, forks, rakes. 
• Performing ground maintenance and beautification work.  Work may include, but not limited to: trimming shrubs, cutting brush, planting and spading flower beds, planting trees and assisting in other grounds maintenance activities.
• Loading and unloading vehicles and trucks.
• Assisting in the installation and maintenance of signs and markings.
• Assisting with painting and unskilled carpentry tasks;
• Assisting in performing minor mechanical maintenance or equipment repairs.  Work may include, but not limited to: pumps, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and servicing equipment.
• Assisting with the arranging of chairs, tables, and other equipment necessary for special use of the building (ex: Board of Education meetings, outside organizations, etc.).

 2.      The Laborer will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: 

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request your assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

3.   The Laborer will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the  Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

The Laborer will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.
• Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.
• Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor.  The successful candidate will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
• Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the Pal-Mac community.
• A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
• Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Listens first.

Evaluation: The Laborer will report to the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director and be evaluated by the District approved document.

 

 

 

 

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Working knowledge of practices, tools and materials used in the cleaning, minor maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment
• Self-starter, able to work alone
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

Job Description Laborer

 

A non-instructional substitute work may include, but not limited to, working as a substitute for the following positions: clerk typist, monitor, food service helper, laborer, special education teacher aide, and teacher aide.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs professional nursing services at one or more schools in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a substitute nursing position involving responsibility for giving care and treatment to students and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health appraisal and follow-through and communicable disease control requiring specialized judgment and skills. 

Job Description

 

TITLE:                               Food Service Helper

 

REPORTS TO:                     Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

 

Purpose:  The Food Service Helper will have the primary responsibility of performing under the immediate supervision of a Cook, Dietetic Technician, or Food Service Supervisor in connection with the preparation of food, service of food, and cleaning of kitchen equipment.  The Food Service Helper will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting.  This Result Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.

 

Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Food Service Helper

 

• Embrace learning for all.

• Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.

• Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.

• Focus on results and not activities.

• Implement change for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall enhancement of the organization.

• Embrace the model of continuous improvement.

 

Expected Results:

 

1.      The Food Service Helper will ensure the day to day functions of the building/department will be accomplished by: 

 

• Maintaining working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food.

• Maintaining working knowledge of the care of kitchen appliances.

• Filling condiments, utensils, napkins, straws and necessary supplies for food service and consumption.

• Cleaning, washing and otherwise preparing vegetables and fruit for cooking.

• Assisting in the preparation of salads and desserts.

• Assisting cooks in any phase of their duties.

• Washing dishes, pots, and pans by hand or machine.

• Acting as cashier when directed.

• Following all requirements, regulations, and policies outlined in the Food Service Handbook.

 

 2.      The Food Service Helper will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: 

 

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.

• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.

• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.

• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.

• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

 

3.   The Food Service Helper will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the  Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

 

The Food Service Helper will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

 

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.

• Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.

• Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor.  The successful candidate will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.

• Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the Pal-Mac community.

• A clear communicator in both oral and written language.

• Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.

• Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Listens first.

 

Evaluation:

 

The Food Service Helper will report to the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director and be evaluated by the District approved document.

 

 

TITLE:                               Substitute Food Service Helper

REPORTS TO:                 Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

 

This is a per diem, as needed postition.

Purpose:  The Substitute Food Service Helper will have the primary responsibility of performing under the immediate supervision of a Cook, Dietetic Technician, or Food Service Supervisor, on a per diem basis, in connection with the preparation of food, service of food, and cleaning of kitchen equipment.  The Substitute Food Service Helper will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting.  This Result Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Board of Education recognizes that the use of volunteers strengthens school/community relations through positive participation, builds an understanding of school programs among interested citizens, and can assist district employees in providing more individualized and enriched opportunities in instruction. The Board encourages volunteers from all backgrounds and age groups who are willing to share their time, training, experience or personal characteristics to benefit the students of the district. 

Volunteers may be involved in many facets of school operations, from mentor/tutor relationships to clerical tasks. Volunteers shall not be used to provide transportation for school-sponsored activities. 

No volunteer shall be permitted to have unsupervised direct contact with students.