About this role
POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate safe and engaging student activities and provide student supervision during the After School Program sponsored by the district through a 21st Century Schools grant. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: This position is usually 3.25 - 4:00 hours in the afternoon, 2:00 to 5:15. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum age 16 years.
• Background and Criminal History Clearance (unless current district student).
• Demonstrates high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral and written language proficiency in English and Spanish or Russian, as applicable.
• Skill in leadership and facilitation including problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Understanding of effective teamwork and collaboration techniques.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Communicates effectively in English in both oral and written form.
• Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.
• Provides student supervision during program activities.
• Lifts, moves, or restrains students in accordance with Individual Education Program or Behavior Plan.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to students as appropriate.
• Facilitates planned recreational and enrichment activities as scheduled and directed by supervisor.
• Assists students with homework and other academic activities.
• Distributes food at designated periods in accordance with USDA regulations.
• Straightens and cleans up assigned facility area following program activities and snack time.
• Provides input to program supervisors regarding program activities.
• Works with and assists program supervisors, teachers, and volunteers as requested.
• Develops and submits reports as required by supervisor.
• Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all assigned students.
• Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic Plan, and Schoolwide Improvement Plan.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and respectful learning environment and working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians, and community members.
• Assists parents and community members as needed.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.
• Complies with professional development activities as required by the District.
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.
• Holds expectations for high performance of self and students.
• Assesses results of performance for improvement on a regular basis.
• Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job responsibilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District policy and regulations.
• Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
• Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Adheres to the same ethical standards as outlined in Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators.
• Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• The employee is expected to be dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
• This position is performed primarily indoors in school buildings and offices, although some outdoor work and supervision is required.
• In cases in which the employee is required to travel between sites, the employee is responsible for his/her own travel and will be reimbursed for approved mileage. 4. Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student or employee illness or injury. 5. May be required to obtain a First Aid and/or CPR Card and serve as a Delegated Caregiver and Designated First Aid Provider.
• Occasionally performs other duties as required by supervisor.
• Vaccinated agains COVID-19.