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 hours in the afternoon, 2:30 to 5:30. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. Minimum age 16 years.  
2. Background and Criminal History Clearance (unless current district student).
3. Demonstrates high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral  and written language proficiency in English and Spanish or Russian, as applicable. 
4. Skill in leadership and facilitation including problem solving and conflict resolution. 
5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.  
6. Understanding of effective teamwork and collaboration techniques.  
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board or administration may deem  appropriate and acceptable.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

1. Communicates effectively in English in both oral and written form. 
2. Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written  form.  
3. Provides student supervision during program activities.  
4. Lifts, moves, or restrains students in accordance with Individual Education Program  or Behavior Plan.  
5. Provides guidance and mentoring to students as appropriate.  
6. Facilitates planned recreational and enrichment activities as scheduled and directed  by supervisor.  
7. Assists students with homework and other academic activities.  
8. Distributes food at designated periods in accordance with USDA regulations. 
9. Straightens and cleans up assigned facility area following program activities and  snack time.  
10. Provides input to program supervisors regarding program activities. 
11. Works with and assists program supervisors, teachers, and volunteers as requested. 
12. Develops and submits reports as required by supervisor.  
13. Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and  secure learning environment for all assigned students.  
14. Demonstrates support for District Core Values, District Mission, District Strategic  Plan, and Schoolwide Improvement Plan. 

15. Establishes and maintains a positive and respectful learning environment and working  relationship with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians, and community  members.  
16. Assists parents and community members as needed.  
17. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values  and environments.  
18. Complies with professional development activities as required by the District. 
19. Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing  information and expertise with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians. 
20. Holds expectations for high performance of self and students.  
21. Assesses results of performance for improvement on a regular basis. 
22. Demonstrates computer literacy and operates software programs as related to job  responsibilities.  
23. Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law and District  policy and regulations.  
24. 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.  
25. Follows all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements, and  reasonable requests by proper authority.  
26. Adheres to the same ethical standards as outlined in Teacher Standards and Practices  Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators.  
27. Maintains regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting  deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.

 OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

1. The employee is expected to be dressed and groomed in a neat, clean, and appropriate  professional manner for the assignment and work setting.  
2. This position is performed primarily indoors in school buildings and offices, although  some outdoor work and supervision is required.  
3. 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.  
4. Occasionally performs other duties as required by supervisor.
5. Vaccinated agains COVID-19.