Aftercare Assistants

AFTER SCHOOL Assistant

REPORTS TO:  Superintendent

FLSA Designation:    Non-Exempt  

The aftercare position is from 3:15-6:00 Monday-Friday.  The exact number of hours and schedule will be worked out between the aftercare staff and the superintendent. 

UNIVERSAL OBLIGATIONS/EXPECTATIONS OF EACH STAFF MEMBER

It is the expectation of the District that each staff member will: (1) put the safety, health and well-being of students at the forefront of all actions, job responsibilities and decisions, and (2) undertake all duties in alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists program coordinator with development and presentation of activities.

Assists students individually or in groups to develop their skills during activities.

Performs a variety of regular maintenance duties such as keeping inventory of and removing and/or repairing equipment used for program and assisting in maintaining equipment in neat and orderly manner.

Monitors individual students and classroom activities to provide a safe and positive learning environment.

Performs general clerical duties for instructional staff, such as preparing schedules for physical education classes and intramural sports.

Assists in maintaining student discipline.

Only minimum duties are listed.  Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of at least two years of study at an institute of higher education; obtain an associate or higher degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality; and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math.
• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics.
• Routine record keeping.
• Knowledge of public education goals and objectives.
• Assume responsibility for assisting in supervision of students.
• Perform routine clerical work and light typing.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings.
• Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm, positive, and receptive attitude toward children.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents, and general public.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED:

A variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside but may be assigned to outside activities.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand; twist at neck, bend at waist; kneel.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.  May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work.  The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).  Guidance and reinforcement are usually available.  The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For those classified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified duration of the employment contract.