Substitute

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION

Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Title

Permanent Floating Substitute (H215)

Department

Food and Nutrition

Bargaining Unit

Grand Rapids Educational Support Professional Association (GRESPA)

Hourly Wage: According to the collective bargaining agreement (starting rate is fixed and non-negotiable)

Job Summary

The Permanent Substitute will work in the absence of a regular scheduled Food and Nutrition Services employees. Assignments will be made by the Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services. Start and end times will vary. Shifts will include but not limited to: Utility & Production for Satellite and Secondary schools and the Nutrition Center.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform all functions required by the assigned job as indicated by the supervisor
• Assure proper food handling procedures are being followed
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in the food service area
• Attend meetings conducted by the Food and Nutrition Services Director to increase knowledge and efficiency
• Promote good working relationships with other school employees and the public
• Interact with co-workers, administration, parents, and the community in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Must have a working telephone and reliable transportation
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to accomplish required work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish work efficiently without direct supervision
• Must possess the capability to maintain accurate ordering and inventory records
• Must possess the ability to work in a professional/courteous manner with students and staff
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment
• Individuals with limited English skills are encouraged to apply.
  
  

Ada Requirements

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment) taste and smell. The employee must on a continuous basis lift and carry up to 40 pounds and be able to stand for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Mental Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Grand Rapids Public Schools manages employment applications online. Applications must be completed online at No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position. Computer terminals are available in the GRPS Franklin Campus lobby from 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, for applicants use.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or [email protected].