Campus Steward (Full-Time / Regular/Probationary) - Kathryn Jones Harrison Elementary - Internal Only

PURPOSE: Create and maintain optimum learning and working environments for students and staff in schools and other district facilities.

Hours: 8 per day

Schedule: Monday

• Friday

Contract Status: Regular/Probationary

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

• Classified

Start Date: As soon as possible

Calendar: 260 Work Days

Rate: starting at$20.95 per hour with Benefits

Retirement Contribution: Corvallis School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. Upon eligibility, the district contributes 6% of an employee's salary to their Individual Account Program (IAP). Eligibility is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

Note: open until filled with earliest review of applications on May 7.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the work of others to ensure that district facilities are clean, safe, secure, and in good repair to provide safe, comfortable work and learning environments for staff and students.

• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.

• Working alone or as a team leader, arranges physical spaces, equipment, and materials as needed to enhance work and learning environments; including public use of facilities.

• Leads the work of others to ensure that building systems (i.e. mechanical, electrical, heating) function to specifications to maintain high quality learning and working environments that meet district and legal standards.

• Supervises students outside the classroom, as assigned, to support the district/building's discipline and instructional program.

• Under direction, provides leadership to ensure that emergency response systems, equipment and procedures in a school or other facility operate to provide maximum protection for the safety of students and staff.

• Serves as a member of the district and county-wide hazard response team to protect students, staff, members of the public and district property in emergency situations.

• Work collaboratively with other staff as assigned by the principal to manage the operations of a school or other district facility as assigned.

• Provides other related services as assigned.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students, and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.

• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.

• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.

• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.

• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.

• Support students and staff in the district's career-related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.

• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.

• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.

• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS: 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 the essential functions.

• Knowledge equivalent to successful completion of campus steward training.

• Ability to use independent judgment to maintain building and grounds in clean and safe condition.

• Ability to operate building systems; ability to suggest and implement improvements.

• Ability to perform maintenance for building and/or equipment, as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to use independent judgment to solve problems and resolve issues.

• Ability to use office equipment and technology.

• Ability to independently plan, organize, and carry out work assignments, and to plan and direct the work of assigned staff or students.

• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with individuals and groups of all ages, which may require conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to use independent judgment and sound decision-making to act in emergency situations.

• Ability to understand and implement the school/program's student discipline policy and to manage student behavior effectively outside a classroom setting.

• Ability to understand the building/program's goals and carry out work assignments in a manner that supports these goals.

• Ability to obtain specialized training and/or certification as required.

• Ability to travel among district facilities as needed; if driving, the ability to meet district driving standards.

• Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two months of hire, may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to frequently walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms (frequently reaching above the shoulder), stoop, kneel, twist or crouch. Occasionally, the employee will be required to climb and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee may use hands, feet, and back to repetitively push, pull, twist, and climb ladders. The employee may frequently ascend and descend stairs and ladders. While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electric shock. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, and in outside weather conditions, and frequently is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, and vibration.

The employee regularly must lift, move, and/or carry 10 to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.

Successful applicants for employment will be required to complete a pre-employment physical examination process to establish their fitness to perform the jobs for which they have applied without endangering the health and safety of themselves or others.

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.

The noise level in the work environment could be usually moderate to occasionally high.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Additionally, interviews will be scheduled electronically through Recruit & Hire, using the email you have provided on your application. Please be sure to check email and your Recruit & Hire account regularly.

The Corvallis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Rynda Gregory, Human Resources Administrator and Title IX Coordinator: rynda.gregory@corvallis.k12.or.us, 971-217-6309; Melissa Harder, Assistant Superintendent and Title II Oversight: melissa.harder@corvallis.k12.or.us; Sabrina Wood, Special Education Coordinator and ADA Title II Complaints: sabrina.wood@corvallis.k12.or.us

El Distrito Escolar de Corvallis no discrimina en base a la edad, nacionalidad, color, discapacidad, expresión de género, identidad de género, origen nacional, situación de los padres o de su estado civil, raza, religión, sexo u orientación sexual en sus programas y actividades, y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los grupos de jóvenes designados. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para atender las consultas relacionadas con la discriminación:Rynda Gregory, Administradora de Recursos Humanos y Coordinadora de Título IX: rynda.gregory@corvallis.k12.or.us, 971-217-6309; Melissa Harder, Superintendente Asistente y Supervisora del Título II: melissa.harder@corvallis.k12.or.us; Sabrina Wood, Coordinadora de Educación Especial y Quejas de Título II de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés): sabrina.wood@corvallis.k12.or.us