Site Liaison-Project SHARE

About the Employer

We are located in beautiful Northern California on the Sacramento River, near Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Lake, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, and many other natural wonders. We are an outdoor enthusiast's ideal destination. If you are searching for a place with affordable homes, where you can escape traffic and congestion, and with a true sense of community then come explore Shasta County, California.

We are committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education taught by highly qualified and motivated staff committed to the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. Our mission at the Shasta County Office of Education, "To be leaders in educational excellence, offering support to schools and community to ensure Shasta County students receive a quality education preparing them for high school graduation and success in career and college". It is a mission we do not take lightly. We are accountable to our clients, not only in providing a quality education for our youth, but also in maintaining sound management practices and care in how we provide oversight to the 25 school districts in Shasta County. Together with the school district superintendents we have developed common goals centered around collaboration and support for all students throughout Shasta County.

Core Values

Service to and Engagement of school districts, and community partners and each other for the benefit of all students
Hopeful and Helpful
Aspire to improve and innovate
Shared humor and joy
Trustworthy
Attract, hire, and retain the best employees

Job Summary

Meet one of our Site Liaisons:

Sebastian Harper

Sebastian is a Site Liaison-Project SHARE and has worked for SCOE since August 2016.

He enjoys working for SCOE because they provide a work environment that is family and community friendly.
He was already employed at Shasta Union Elementary School, when he saw that there was a SCOE opening with Project Share. This was the perfect opportunity, to do enrichment with students that he was already working with during the day program.

-He enjoys giving back to our community and loves helping others reach their goals.

-Who inspires you? Bruce Lee has inspired me my entire life to strive not to look outwards at other successful personalities and try to duplicate it, rather to be uniquely me and true to expressing myself. His philosophy has helped me through life and also helped me go about guiding others. '' A teacher is never a giver of truth; he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself. I am not teaching you anything , I just help you explore yourself." - Bruce Lee

-What's the coolest thing you are working on right now? I am currently working on my novel that I have been writing for the last seven years.

-What are you passionate about? Leadership, character and helping others in becoming who they truly want to be.

We would love to have you join Sebastian and our team

Job Description / Essential Elements:

POSITION: Site Liaison - After School Program

Purpose

The job of Site Liaison - After School Program is done for the purpose/s of performing a variety of instructional and recreational activities for children enrolled in after school programs; preparing and serving snacks; providing assistance with homework; and assisting in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students.

This job reports to Assigned Administrator/Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Administers routine first aid and seeks assistance for non-routine injury or illness for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Attends in-service training and conferences for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Communicates with teachers and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress, and providing information about activities or concerns regarding the children.
• Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g. instructional tools, materials, supplies, computers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning environment, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. playground, lunch room, field trips, arrival and departure of children, snack service, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors the safe departure of children directly from/to parents, guardians, or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting established custodial guidelines.
• Organizes and leads appropriate activities (e.g. organized indoor/outdoor activities, art, music, science, language arts, nutrition, washing hands, snack service, computer applications of classroom curriculum, etc.) for the purpose of presenting health and academic concepts.
• Promotes good habits in child behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
• Substitutes as After School Program staff when needed for the purpose of ensuring adequate staffing for the after school program in compliance with grant guidelines.
• Supervises approximately 20 children independently for the purpose of planning, leading and implementing a routine daily schedule.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; supervising and monitoring students; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; creating and leading student activities; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/behavior; and positive reinforcement techniques.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions, and adapting to changing work conditions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Equivalency: High School diploma/GED/California High School Proficiency or Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Certification. ESSA Certification is obtained by meting at least one of the following requirements: 1) pass the Paraprofessional Exam administered by the Shasta County Office of Education; 2) posses an Associate's Degree or higher; 3) completion of 48 semester units of college level coursework from an accredited institution.

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

ESSA Certificate (optional)

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Department of Justice & FBI LiveScan Clearance
Pre-Placement Health Assessment
Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt 2/5/2024 12

Requirements / Qualifications

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
*Submit a completed online application via EDJOIN or a paper application (found under the Links Related to this Job on the right (click on Classified Application))
*Submit Letter of Introduction stating educational background and experience as it relates to this position. (Optional)
*Submit a current resume'. (Optional)
*Attach 2 current (within 5 years) letters of recommendation (Optional).
*If you meet the ESSA compliance, submit documentation for ESSA compliance (one of the following documents):
1. AA degree or higher
2. Transcripts verifying at least 48 college semester units
3. Documentation of Paraprofessional Exam

If submitting by paper application, mail or drop off complete package (see requirements above) to:

Shasta County Office of Education
ATTN: Human Resources
1644 Magnolia Avenue
Redding, CA 96001

• NCLB Compliance (ESSA Compliance document (optional))

Comments and Other Information

Performs a variety of instructional and recreational activities for children enrolled in after school programs.
2.5 - 4.5 hours a day (hours will vary between 1:30pm - 6:00pm):
-Anderson Heights (1 position)
-Bella Vista (2 positions)
-Black Butte Elementary (1 position)
-Happy Valley Elementary (1 position)
-Happy Valley Primary (3 positions)
-Meadow Lane (1 position)
-RSTEM (1 Position)
-Shasta Union Elementary (1 position)
-West Cottonwood (2 positions)

10 and 11 month, permanent positions.

Applicants who pass the paper screening will be invited to attend a formal interview.

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