EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Plans and coordinates with the Security and Fire Systems Specialist the installation, repair, and operation of all security and fire systems. Reviews confidential security records for various issues. Assists with electronic instrumentation for the environmental operation of mechanical or electrical HVAC and building control equipment. Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs computer energy management programs, Direct Digital Controls (DDC), and fire monitoring systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assists with all projects pertaining to any security and fire systems. Plans and coordinates installation and maintenance of all security and fire systems. Reviews confidential records, which includes building security and school bus cameras, fob door access history, and alarm system access. Assists with energy management programs, and Direct Digital Controls (DDC). Skills to learn and operate the equipment, security camera, FOB, ai-Phone, school bus camera, intercom, and other new security systems as they are installed and assigned. Determines set points and views daily operating programs to ensure proper operation. Develops specifications for nonstandard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment, and capabilities of apparatus. Estimates costs of preventative maintenance and repair work. Advises in selection of materials, lays out work details and provides oversight to maintenance and repair work. Performs maintenance and repair work as needed. Monitors, tests and follows up on repair of fire detection systems, fire sprinkler, and cooking fire suppression systems. Tests and evaluates performance of these systems including the flow and tamper switches, pumps and replacement heads and piping for both wet and dry systems. Inspects, maintains and makes minor repairs on central intercom/bell/clock systems, security systems and associated electrical equipment. Coordinates inspections and maintains records for fire extinguisher systems. Ensures appropriate follow-up throughout the year to keep extinguishers recharged as necessary. Confers with building occupants and investigates operational problems. Reports breakdowns, defects and irregularities causing repair work. Reads, understands and complies with all workplace safety, including appropriate SDS, confined space, and lockout/tag out information. 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and five (5) years of successful experience with security and fire systems controls or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret fire and life safety standards, federal, state and local codes, professional journals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and the general public. ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Installation and maintenance of computer operated environmental systems, security and fire operated systems. Must be able to use the computer to log on to the internet, operate all security and fire systems programs, process work orders, time tracking and enter accounting information. Able to retrieve, review, analyze, and print information from various computer programs when needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives. The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com . Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures. recblid 7zb4mx7p1sj0lol9201j6iyzke2aq9
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Classroom Instructional Assistant provides assistance and motivation to students. Works closely with students throughout the school day to help the students learn and succeed in all classroom settings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Work effectively within integrated and varied settings. Communicate and work effectively with classroom teachers, co-workers, parents, and other caregivers as an educational team. Practice professional, legal, and ethical conduct toward students, parents, and co-workers. Motivate and assist students to build self-esteem, discipline, develop interpersonal skills, think independently, and learn actively. Use assistive technology, computers, and adaptive equipment providing special care or physical assistance required for the student to function in school and learn effectively. Understand and appreciate diversity in childrens skills and abilities, cultural heritage, lifestyles, values systems, and human rights. Gather formal and informal data regarding students, and provide feedback to teachers to improve effective instruction for students. Maintain confidentiality with student information and student records. 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, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act prior to starting, you must have one of the following: Two years of study at an institution of higher education; or Associate degree or higher; or Obtain voluntary certification through the Board of Educational Examiners(Paraeducator Certification); or Successful completion of ACT WorkKeys (NCRC Assessment). ACT WorkKeys Assessment ACT WorkKeysis a job skills assessment system that helps employers select, hire, train, develop and retain a high-performance workforce. This series of tests measures foundational and soft skills and offers specialized assessments to target institutional needs. Successful completion of ACT WorkKeys assessments in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information can lead to earning ACT's National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a portable credential earned by more than 2.3 million people across the United States. If you are interested in taking the NCRC assessments, you may schedule a time at one of the Iowa WORKS Centers . For more information, please contact Iowa Work Force Development at 712-233-9030. The calendar of testing times and locations is available on the Skilled Iowa website: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/assess-and-improve-my-skills EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Minimum education includes a high school graduate and previous experience working with children. A paraeducator certification is preferred. For preschool classrooms, preference would be the individual has one of the following three criteria met: a paraeducator certification with an early childhood endorsement, CDA or a two-year degree or higher, or ability to obtain one of the criteria within one year of selection. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization. May communicate with parents or guardians of the student(s). The individual must have effective listening skills. ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS Ability to gather, collate, and/or classify data. Ability to work with a variety of data. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT May be required to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may work inside or outside. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Must be able to use the computer, process electronic requests. Able to retrieve and print information from various computer programs when needed. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives. Non-Discrimination Statement The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business Marketing, Family Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, at 627 4 th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, TitleIX@live.siouxcityschools.com . Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Compliance Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures. recblid 4g3ueyqqf3yiq6bknll5vydgp11i9o
