ESS Substitute After School Program Specialist

District: Merced Union High School District.

Substitute After School Program Specialist

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this document is to list a limited number of duties typically performed by a person in the classification cited above as well as certain requirements necessary to perform these duties. It is not intended to be a complete list of duties nor requirements, but rather examples by which to select and compensate employees in a fair and reasonable manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Acts as liaison between administration and students.

B. Assists administrators with campus supervision, including keeping non-students/intruders from coming on sites.

C. Reports and assists administrators on matters pertinent to maintaining a safe school climate.

D. Lead at-risk group advising in school setting

E. Monitor and document the progress of students.

F. Assists administration with student discipline problems.

G. Intervenes in fights/confrontations.

H. Conflict Mediation

I. Maintains confidentiality in relation to student discipline files, attendance and grades.

J. Develop recommendations and follow-ups with students and their families: attendance, academic, and behavior progress.

K. Counsels students on proper behaviors.

L. Provide telephone and in-person crisis intervention as needed

M. Supervises students in bus loading zones, school parking lots, snack area & cafeteria.

N. Assists in coordination and supervision of student snack time.

O. Pick-up and deliver supplies for after school program offerings.

P. Provides emergency medications (e.g. epi-pens, glucagon).

Q. Transports students for emergencies or meetings

R. Perform clerical duties.

S. Operates computer and other standard office equipment.

T. Performs other essential functions as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Knowledge:

• 1
• School rules, district attendance and discipline policies, Penal Code provisions relating to juveniles
• 2
• Adolescent characteristics and behavior patterns
• 3
• Effective communication techniques
• 4
• Awareness of behaviors related to gangs, drug/alcohol abuse and school safety
• 5
• Awareness of cultural diversity among students/parents
• 6
• Basic understanding of computer operations

B. Skills:

• 1
• Establishes rapport with students, staff and parents
• 2
• Identifies negative behaviors
• 3
• Maintains composure, professionalism and tact in dealing with students/staff/parents
• 4
• Diffuses potentially dangerous situations with parents and students at home or school
• 5
• Teaches the need to respect the rights of others
• 6
• Drives an automobile (possession of valid California Drivers License)
• 7
• Works under pressure
• 8
• Writes behavior documentation reports
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• Operate computer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.:

B. Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone with or without hearing aids.:

• C. Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone
• D Operate a telephone/walkie talkie

E. Operate a motor vehicle.:

F. Stand, walk, bend over, stoop, grasp, reach overhead, push, pull and move, lift and/or carry 0-60 pounds to waist height.:

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employees in this position will be required to work primarily in an outdoor environment
• Exposure to heat, cold and inclimate weather for extended periods of time are typical
• Employee comes in direct contact with students, teachers/staff and public
• Employees may need to intercede when fights occur

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