Kids Connection Support Staff, Mornings - East Bethel Elementary School en Independent School District 15

Application Procedure:  To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number.

Duty Days Per Year: 170 pro-rated from start date for 2025-26.

Hours Per Day: 6:30am-9:00am Monday - Friday

Type of Position:  (X)  Continuing      (   )  Temporary

Location: East Bethel Elementary School

Salary: $16.67 - $17.01 per hour, depending on qualifications and according to the Unaffiliated Work Agreement

Supervisor of Position:  Chris Spindler-Schlottman, Kids Connection Program Manager

Qualifications:  We are looking for a team-oriented individual who is comfortable and experienced in working with students of challenging behaviors.

• Skilled in positive behavior intervention
• 18 years of age or older, required.
• Training and experience related to child development, child guidance, cultural dynamics, communication, and activities is desired.
• Effective communication skills, good interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Help to establish a physical environment that encourages all children to assume responsibility for developing their social, physical and intellectual skills.
• Participate in the development and implementation of creative and research based procedures for enabling special needs children to thrive at Kids Connection.        
• First Aid and CPR Certification, preferred.
• CPI Certification, preferred

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible
Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Vacation Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.