Expanded Learning Assistant Post #2666 - Steffan Manor Elementary (External Re-A

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

JOB DESCRIPTION

EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Title:

Expanded Learning Program Assistant

Reports To:

District Coordinator of School & Student Accountability or Designee

Department:

School and Student Accountability

Work Year:

LC185

Classification:

CSEA

Salary:

Current Classified Salary Schedule

Date Approved:

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under the supervision of After School Site Coordinator and the District Coordinator of After School Programs, the Expanded Learning Program Assistant develops, implements and facilitates lessons and activities aligned with Extended Learning Program and VCUSD goals that support the academic success and the social/emotional development of all program students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Work with the After School Site Coordinator to develop an engaging out-of-school time program that reflects youth voice, and youth development needs of all students

Provide students with homework assistance, provide small group tutoring in core academic subjects: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, and assist students in developing good study habits

Prepare creative, hands‑on interactive lesson plans with short and long‑range curricular goals and objectives that embody the 5 Principles of Learning in Afterschool and Summer (LIAS): programming that is active, collaborative, supports mastery, is meaningful, and expands horizons to implement a variety of technology, sports, wellness, fine arts, and performing arts programming for youth

Prepare youth for performances and presentations associated with programming

Use a variety of materials, resources, and experiences to enrich student learning

Provide active supervision of students during all programming activities

Implement the VCUSD’s positive behavior intervention system to help students meet behavior expectations, provide students with positive reinforcement when meeting expectations and corrective feedback when needed

Use effective positive interpersonal communication with youth and adults

Maintain confidentiality of student information, written and oral

Report to Site Coordinator regarding unsafe or unusual incidents and complete any incident reporting documents required

Participate in regular professional development and program improvement activities

Assist the site coordinator in maintaining a safe, organized and clean environment for all programming

Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

High School graduation or equivalent.

Meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) by possessing an Associate's Degree, or 48 semester units from an accredited institution of higher learning, or passing score on the VCUSD proficiency NCLB examination.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Committed to positive youth development, the academic achievement of all students and passionate about closing the achievement gap

Coaches, mentors and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging circumstances

Approaches work with a sense of responsibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving

Increases the effectiveness of surrounding team members through collaboration and support, sensitive to diversity in all its forms and respects and is committed to learning from others

Consistently delivers high quality work through strong organizational skills, punctuality, and attention to detail. Conducts oneself with integrity and models professional behavior for students and adults.

Experience working with school age children

Ability to communicate clearly in English orally and in writing

Possess a personal interest, hobby, talent and a commitment to share it with children

Can use current communication technologies (computer, tablets, cell phone)

LICENSES

Must have appropriate California Driver's License and be insurable by the District’s carrier.

WORKING CONDITIONS
School Sites, Classroom or Office

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS
Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)

Activity Frequency

Bend 3

Lift/carry 0-10 lbs 2

Twist 3

Lift/carry 11-25 lbs 3

Squat 3

Lift/carry 26-40 lbs 1

Kneel 2

Lift/carry 41-100 lbs 1

Climb 1

Stand 3

Reach above shoulder 3

Walk 3

Grip/Grasp 3

Sit 3

Extend/Flex Neck 3

Drive 2

Use Right Hand 4

Perform Repetitive Hand Motions 4

Use Left Hand 4

Keyboarding/Mouse Work 4

Ability to See 4

Ability to Hear 4

The Val… is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex.

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