QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED required
• State/Federal Background Check
• CAN Check
• Physical/TB

*Substitute Aides currently start at $10.81 per hour Effective 7/1/2023

*Substitute Cooks and Custodians start at $12.24 per hour effective 7/1/2023

Once you have completed the on-line application, you should pick-up a crime check packet from the Board of Education located at 925 N. Main Street, Somerset, Kentucky.  When we receive the completed crime checks and other required documents, you will receive an email with further instruction.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for your paperwork to be processed.

CLASSROOM AIDE/SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

BASIC FUNCTION: Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups; monitor and report student progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional Assistant/Aide incumbents assist a certified teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistants/Aides incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

*Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher; maintain records of student progress;

*Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.

*Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.

*Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.

*Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work necessary.

*Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.

*Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.

*Assist in overseeing students while in labs; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.

*Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.

*Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.

*Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.

*Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.

*Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.

*Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

*Perform related duties as assigned.

COOK:

BASIC FUNCTION: Prepare, cook, bake, and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; train and provide work direction to others.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

*Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods, prepare and combine necessary ingredients.

*Prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes; prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods.

*Assist in determining appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking; adjust and extend recipes as needed; maintain food quality standards including appearance, and nutritional requirements.

*Monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met; monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing.

*Serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed; serve and sell lunch items to faculty.

*Clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies; assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations; clean refrigerators and storerooms as required.

*Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored.

*Operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, fryer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, cash register, and other cafeteria equipment as required.

*Train and provide work direction to others.

*Record amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned; assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed; prepare records of foods cooked and foods left over.

*Prepare and bake food for special events as needed; assist at banquets or special events as required.

*Assist in other food service areas as needed; collect money and make correct change.

*Perform related duties as assigned.

CUSTODIAN:

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms, and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Perform routine custodial activities at assigned District school site, sweep, scrub, mop, wax and polish floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, workshops and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets; glue and perform carpet stretching and repairs as assigned.

Clean classrooms, restrooms, showers, locker rooms, shops, cafeteria, offices and related facilities as assigned; sweep, mop and clean gymnasium floor as signed; spot mop spills and remove gum and debris; monitor gym events to assure orderly behavior and to protect the building from damage; clean tables, chairs and floors after lunch periods as assigned.

Clean and disinfect drinking fountains, sinks, toilets, showers and urinals; clean mirrors, tile and windows.

Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report and recommend need for maintenance repairs to appropriate authority; maintain security of buildings; report suspicious or unauthorized individuals on campus; report infractions or rules to supervisor.

Wash windows and walls; clean chalkboard, trays and erasers and empty pencil sharpeners; assemble, move and arrange furniture, supplies and equipment in preparing classrooms and multi-purpose rooms for special events or meetings.

Clean venetian blinds, dust and polish furniture and woodwork and make minor, non-technical repairs as needed.

Lock and unlock doors and gates as appropriate; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; turn alarm system off in the morning and on in the evenings as directed.

Order supplies according to established guidelines and procedures.

Pick up and rake paper, trash and debris around school grounds and in buildings; sweep and clean walkways and entrances; dispose of trash according to established procedures; wash out trash cans and follow established sanitation procedures and standards.

Pack, unpack, load, receive and store books, supplies, materials and other items.

Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor stripper, cleaning, buffer and polisher, carpet shampooer, scrubbers, high-pressure sprayer, manual and power sweepers and power blower as assigned.

Shovel, plow and sand walk and steps as directed.

Respond to emergency cleanups such as spills; maintain records of observed maintenance, repair needs and safety issues.

Participate in major summer cleaning projects as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work and routine maintenance.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

Proper lifting techniques.

ABILITY TO:

Perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school site or facility to maintain buildings, locker rooms and adjacent grounds areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Use cleaning materials, equipment and methods according to pre-determined standards.

Learn and apply knowledge of the schedules, procedures and use of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.

Learn appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Maintain tools and equipment signed in cleaning working order and provide proper security.

Perform minor non-technical repairs.

Observe and report the need for maintenance and repair.

Perform heavy physical labor.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Communicate effectively with others.

Inspect and assure the security of facilities during assigned shift.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Walk, bend, lift, push and stand for extended periods of time.