NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: Temporary Worker - 2021-2022 School Year & Summer
Reports to: Campus Principal or Department Supervisor
Dept./School: Multiple Campuses or Department Locations
Duty Days: Temporary/Part-Time as Assigned
Date Revised: 02/15

Primary Purpose:

To provide work on a temporary basis to a campus or a department. Temporary employment may be required during peak workloads, when additional assistance is needed for a special project, for seasonal work, or emergency situations.

By submitting your application for this position, you are becoming part of a pool of applicants interested in temporary opportunities.  As a result, any direct follow-up will depend upon the specific temporary needs of the hiring unit.  If in looking at other temporary positions that are posted you see specific roles that you are interested in, we recommend that you apply directly for those positions as well. A temporary opportunity may be part-time or full-time.

Job Summaries for Temporary Services:
TES General Labor – work of a temporary or part-time basis, performs a variety of unskilled labor tasks such as removing debris and litter, cleaning, loading and unloading materials or supplies, operating various types of equipment. Salary Range $8-$10/hour

TES Service – work of a temporary or part-time basis; responsible for work resulting in or contributing to the comfort, convenience, or hygiene of others or which contribute to the upkeep and care of building or facilities. Salary Range $8-$10/hour

TES Clerical – work of a temporary or part-time basis; responsible for recording and retrieving data and/or information and other paperwork required in an office and responsible for internal and external communications. Salary Range $10-$12/hour

TES Craftwork of a temporary or part-time basis; responsible for work requiring specialized manual or mechanical skills or training acquired through licensure or on-the-job training. Salary Range $10-$17/hour

TES Technician – work of a temporary or part-time basis; responsible for work requiring basic scientific or technical knowledge and manual skill obtained through specialized post-secondary education or through equivalent on-the-job training. Salary Range $10-$25/hour

TES Paraprofessional – work of a temporary or part-time basis; responsible for some of the duties of a professional or technician in a  supportive role which usually requires less formal education and/or experience normally required for the professional or technical status. Salary Range $8-$12/hour

TES Information Technology – work of a temporary or part-time basis; responsible for work involved in the application of system analysis techniques and procedures; the design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing, or modification of computer systems or computer programs. Salary Range $10-$25/hour

TES Professional – work of a temporary or part-time basis; responsible for work requiring specialized and theoretical knowledge which is usually acquired through a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction or work that requires supervision of two or more employees in a professional setting. Salary Range $15-$35/hour

Teacher/Professional –work of a temporary or part-time basis; work requiring professional preparation such as tutoring, nursing support, or hourly instructional employment. The temporary rate option is available only for positions that do not fit under the full or half-time substitute rate. Salary Range $15-$25/hour
Qualifications (Dependent upon Temporary Position):
 
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)
• Proficient keyboarding skills
• Effective organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to operate a multi-line phone system
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Ability to work independently
• Current NISD High School Junior/Senior students preferred for certain temporary work

Equipment Used (Dependent upon Temporary Position):

Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools; light truck or van
Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis
Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district-wide travel.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
    
Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

Physical demands/environment factors: May require standing for long periods of time. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. This position requires occasional prolonged and irregular hours, frequent interruptions, and occasional stressful conditions. The position requires repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computers. The position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, prolonged sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high.

*The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.