Position #21917: Pre-Electrical Instructional Assistant

Posting Dates: 12/04/2024 –  Until Filled

Location: Tri-Tech Skills Center

Hours: 8 hours per day (7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.), 181 Days per Year; Required to work summer school if offered - 14 days approximately in July and August for additional pay. 

Salary: $30.32 - $34.44 DOE

  

This is an off-schedule, non-bargaining position.

 
JOB DESCRIPTION

 

The Pre-Electrical Instructional Assistant will assist in the planning, coordinating, and operation of the Tri-Tech Pre-Electrical program. This position will work jointly with the Tri-Tech Pre-Electrical instructor(s) in supervising and monitoring skill development of the students. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of three years of general industrial electrical maintenance experience in installation, repair, maintenance and testing of commercial, industrial and residential electrical systems. The candidate will be responsible for site safety and ensure the jobsite is safe as well as manage compliance with established safety policies. 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at www.ksd.org.

 

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must present transcripts of the highest level of education within 30 days of employment.
3. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
4. Possess a current First Aid/ CPR Card or be willing to obtain within 30 days of employment.
5. Positive recommendations and evaluations in past and present jobs.
6. Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.
7. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
8. Must pass a Background Check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting
9. Completion of Safe School Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Experience: A minimum of three years of hands-on experience in industrial electrical maintenance, including installation, repair, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.
2. Training and Mentorship: Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring others in electrical maintenance practices and safety protocols.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with students, parents, staff, fellow employees, and management.
4. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using basic computer programs for record-keeping, timecard entry, and email communication.
5. Policy Adherence: Commitment to upholding board policies and following established administrative procedures.
6. Safety Precautions: Ability to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of students, equipment, materials, and facilities at all times.
7. Professional Development: Willingness to attend training sessions, meetings, and any additional training as directed by management.
8. Safety Assessment: Proven ability to assess safety issues and implement corrective measures effectively.

 

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

1. Bilingual English/Spanish.
2. Experience working with high school age students.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Support: Collaborate with instructors to plan, coordinate, and operate the Tri-Tech Pre-Electrical Program effectively.
2. Student Engagement: Provide individualized support and guidance to students, both in one-on-one settings and group activities, to enhance their learning experience.
3. Safety Management: Assist in maintaining a safe and organized working environment for all students and staff.
4. Health and Safety Compliance: Uphold health and safety standards in accordance with program requirements, ensuring a secure learning atmosphere.
5. Policy Adherence: Execute all responsibilities in alignment with Kennewick School District policies and procedures, demonstrating regular attendance and punctuality.
6. Additional Duties: Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor (Tri-Tech Administration) to support program objectives.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

 

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

 

Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart- (509) 222-5335 (thomas.brillhart@ksd.org)

Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 (BJ.Wilson@ksd.org)

 

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

 

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

 

For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit https://www.ksd.org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules

 

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

  

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

(509)222-6414

Toni.Neidhold@ksd.org

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Kennewick School District

1000 West 4^th Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336