Child Outreach Screeners

North Kingstown School Department

North Kingstown School Department

• North Kingstown, Rhode Island This job is also posted in North Kingstown School Department, and Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5912807

Application Deadline:

Sep 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

FUNCTIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Child Outreach Screener

Department:

Office of Family Learning

Reports to:

Child Outreach Coordinator/Early Childhood Supervisor

Supervises:

Volunteer Screeners

Description of job:

Summary/Description:

The Child Outreach Screener assists the Child Outreach Coordinator in conducting Child Outreach Screenings for children ages 3, 4, and 5 and their families in school and community-based settings. This position supports outreach efforts by helping identify developmental needs, engaging families, and ensuring screenings are completed accurately and respectfully.

Grant Funded

(2) Positions available/Part time/Temporary/

Flexible days/10-15 hours per week.

Rate of pay: $18.50/hr

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for efficiently administering selected screening instruments to children between 3 and 5 years old.

Perform developmental, social/emotional, speech/language, hearing and vision screenings using approved tool

Participate in community events and outreach initiatives

Ensure compliance with confidentiality, safety, and child protection policies

Deals courteously and effectively with parents and children.

Records the results of screening meticulously and accurately.

Assumes other duties as may be assigned by the Child Outreach Coordinator.

Protective Personal Equipment:

n/a

Classification:

Sedentary:

Light:

Medium:

X

Heavy:

Very Heavy:

Classification Key:

Sedentary

• Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally; negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push/pull or otherwise move objects;
  Light
• Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or negligible amounts of force constantly to move objects;
  Medium
• Exerting 20 lbs.
• 50 lbs. of force occasionally; 10 lbs.
• 20 lbs. frequent; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects;
  Heavy
• Exerting 50 lbs.
• 100 lbs. of force occasionally; in excess of 50 lbs. frequently; 10 lbs.
• 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects;
  Very Heavy
• Exerting in excess of 100 lbs.

of force occasionally; and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently; in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Driving Requirements:

None:

Manual:

own vehicle

Automatic:

own vehicle

Work Environment

Floor Surface:

Tile and/or carpet

Inside:

Up to 100%

Outside:

Up to 25%

Lighting:

Incandescent or Fluorescent

Vibration:

n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

LIFTING

Maximum weight lifted: up to 50 pounds occasionally

WEIGHT

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

Heights

Description of object

0

• 10 lbs.
  X
  10
• 20 lbs.
  X
  20
• 35 lbs.
  X
  35
• 50 lbs.
  X
  CARRYING
  Maximum weight carried: up 35 10 lbs.
  WEIGHT
  Never
  Occasionally
  Frequently
  Constant
  Distances
  Description of object
  0
• 10 lbs.
  X
  10
• 20 lbs.
  X
  20
• 35 lbs.
  X
  35
• 50 lbs.
  X
  PUSHING/PULLING
  Maximum push/pull: 10 lbs.
  WEIGHT or FORCE
  Never
  Occasionally
  Frequently
  Constant
  Distances
  Description of object
  0
• 10 lbs.
  X
  10
• 20 lbs.
  X
  20
• 35 lbs.
  X
  100 + lbs.
  X
  ACTIVITY
  Never
  Occasionally
  Frequently
  Constant
  Comments
  Sitting
  X
  Standing
  X
  Walking
  X
  Bending
  X
  Twisting
  X
  Crawling
  X
  Kneeling
  X
  Squatting
  X
  Climbing
  X
  Reaching
• Vertical
  X
  Reaching
• Horizontal
  X
  Grasping
  X
  Pinching
  X
  Manual Dexterity
  X
  Fine Dexterity
  X
  

FREQUENCY KEY:

Never (0%); Occasionally (0

• 33% of shift); Frequently (34-66% of shift); Constant (67
• 100% of shift)

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above noted essential duties 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:

? Experience working with children and families, preferably in outreach or screening roles

? Knowledge of child development and community resources

? Strong communication and interpersonal skills

? Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

? Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse populations

License/Certificate/Certification:

N/A

Technological and/or

Technical Skills:

Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Communication Skills:

Capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of requests from internal colleagues, of maintaining sensitivity to needs of parents, students and community members, and of ensuring overall satisfaction as a primary objective. Strong communication skills (spoken and written), including excellent phone courtesy.

Planning Skills:

Ability to prioritize needs and respond to requests in an organized manner. Self starter.

Interpersonal and Problem solving skills:

Ability to interface with parents, students and members of the public in a helpful, efficient and professional manner; ability to effectively handle public complaints and issues using an effective problem-solving approach. Ability to maintain complete confidentiality on all school, administrative, family and student issues.

Terms of Employment:

Yearly depending on funding.

Evaluation:

Date:

2/2026

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$18.50 to $18.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.

Citizenship, residency or work visa required