26/27 Temporary Student Support Assistant

Education for Change Ltd.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Education for Change Public Schools seeks a School Services Assistant to support students, families and staff in Oakland. The role reports to the Dean of Students/Assistant Principal and focuses on safety, discipline support, crisis management, and daily student assistance on campus.

The position emphasizes active supervision, clear parent communication, and collaboration with a diverse school community. Experience in education settings and a professional, hands-on approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and two years experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, in a large organization or school.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students by supporting the playground and in the cafeteria.
• Support for discipline system per school-wide progressive discipline steps
• Crisis Management and intervention for students using CPI interventions
• Support for student concerns (first aid, late arrival, etc)
• Support with one to one student needs as assigned
• Afternoon traffic support (as needed)
• Being visible and providing active supervision on and around school grounds and securing and monitoring all exits.
• Provide daily parent communication.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; accuracy, discretion, and ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexibility; and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Office duty supports as requested
• Student release day tasks as assigned
• All other duties as assigned

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Job description

REPORTS TO: Dean of Students/Assistant Principal

Position Summary

The School Services Assistant works under the supervision of the Dean of Students. They perform a variety of tasks focused on supporting students, families and school staff, including individual student and group support and behavior interventions that are crucial to the safety and development of all children and adults on campus.

About Education for Change Public Schools

Education for Change Public Schools (EFCPS) believes it is the right for every child to have access to a high-quality, 21st-century education. Our mission is to provide a superior public education to Oakland’s most underserved children by creating a system of schools that focus relentlessly on our student’s academic achievement. EFCPS is a charter management organization that manages a diverse portfolio of TK-8 schools, growing to a portfolio of TK-12 schools in the Fruitvale and Elmhurst neighborhoods of Oakland, currently serving 3,000 children. Additional information about Education for Change can be found at www.efcps.org.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of students by supporting the playground and in the cafeteria.
• Support for discipline system per school-wide progressive discipline steps
• Crisis Management and intervention for students using CPI interventions
• Support for student concerns (first aid, late arrival, etc)
• Support with one to one student needs as assigned
• Afternoon traffic support (as needed)
• Being visible and providing active supervision on and around school grounds and securing and monitoring all exits.
• Provide daily parent communication.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; accuracy, discretion, and ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexibility; and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Office duty supports as requested
• Student release day tasks as assigned
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and two years experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, in a large organization or school.
• Valid driver’s license

Skills Required

• Superior customer service skills and problem-solving orientation
• Spanish bilingual capacity a plus
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proactive, independent thinker, goal oriented
• Excellent team player with a high degree of willingness to be hands-on and do whatever it takes to support the success of Education for Change Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form with students, parents, and staff. Spanish speaking, a plus.
• Must possess a growth mindset and be able to use feedback to refine practice
• Successful experience working in a collaborative environment
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Professional dress required.

EFC Core Values

• Connected- We continually work to build trusting relationships among students, families, staff, and the Oakland community at large. We are an all-hands-on-deck network driven by empathy. We value our collective identity and the individual identities of our community members and scholars such that we have a sense of collective ownership and responsibility for each other and for our scholars.
• Inclusive- We proactively disrupt predictable patterns of opportunity, power, privilege, and performance. We create an inclusive environment where multiple perspectives are not only valued but sought, where people from all backgrounds feel seen and heard and can thrive, and where we all feel a deep sense of accountability to our mission.
• Interdependent- Our success at every level is dependent on our individual and collective sustainability. To that end, we are transparent, creative, and collaborative problem-solvers who seek to build trusting relationships. We are curious and are open to new ideas while also putting systems in place to ensure continuity so that our employees can stay, grow, thrive, and help make good on our promise to our students and families.
• Learners- We support each other to develop and grow so that we can leverage our collective power, intelligence, and passion on behalf of our students. We lean on home-grown leaders who are rooted in our community. Individuals feel known and are provided opportunities to maximize their potential in alignment with their passions and goals.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

EFC prohibits sex discrimination including sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions regarding sex discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. The contact information for the Title IX Coordinator, EFC's Title IX notice of nondiscrimination, and additional information regarding your rights under Title IX are available on the EFC website at: Title IX Policy