Youth Paraprofessional

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Job Title: EXTENSION YOUTH PARAPROFESSIONAL

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Texas AgriLife Extension - Kaufman County

Location: Crandall, Scurry

Supervisor: Carrie Sharp, CEA-4-H & Youth Development

SUMMARY:
Texas AgriLife Extension, Kaufman Co seeking candidate with an Associate Degree preferred in Science or Education to facilitate 4-H School Enrichment programs to school age audiences, 5-15 hours weekly.

This individual will serve Kaufman County and work directly with the 4-H Youth Development Coordinator to provide support in the area of school enrichment. This position will train and assist teacher with classroom curriculum, evaluate the impact of the program with school age children. This position will support the 4-H Programs including but not limited to, summer camps, 4-H Fair, fund raisers and community events. This position also includes maintaining and expanding an existing volunteer base, building community partnerships, and managing and expanding revenues including grant writing. The employee works in conjunction with the 4-H
Youth Development Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementing and evaluating research-based educational youth development materials and programs to reach a variety of target youth audiences.
• Identify methods to increase outreach to targeted clientele and under-represented groups with technical subject matter.
• Be creative in the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool. Cooperate and collaborate with Extension Work Team as assigned, and staff to review resources that can be utilized in the delivery of youth programming.
• Keep accurate records and be responsible for developing and interpreting impact data.
• Ensure compliance with the Texas AgriLife Extension's affirmative action plans. Through public notifications and "All Reasonable Efforts" make educational programs accessible to all clientele without regard to age, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or handicap.
• Support the 4-H School Enrichment Programs by contacting Kaufman County schools to determine participation. Set up and facilitate training sessions for teachers that will provide instruction of equipment and information about the programs. Provide equipment, educational materials, and technical support to the instructors.
• Offer limited technical assistance to teachers upon request.
• Performs other job related duties as directed by supervisor(s) .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree preferred in elementary or secondary science, early education, or child development. Experience in curriculum development, training, and program evaluation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:

Experience in developing educational and promotional materials using a variety of media including print, video, and electronic. Ability and desire to interact with diverse audiences. Interest and ability to work with elementary science concepts.

CERTIFICATES, LlCENSES, REGISTRAT IO S:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position involves sitting at a desk or other workstation, typing, filing, making copies, standing and communicating to other county personnel, elected officials, external agencies and the general public. Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs. Willingness to handle and work with live organisms (insects, chicks, plants, livestock).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is indoors in an air-conditioned, and also outdoors in school gardens and educational settings.

**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kaufman, TX 75142: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $13 - $0