After-School Student Support Specialist & Youth Mentor

Fort Madison Community School District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking a Student Support Specialist for its after-school program. You will work under the Site Coordinator to support groups of students so they are ready to learn and succeed in daily activities.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration with site staff, and engagement with families. A valid driver's license and ability to lift 10 pounds are required to ensure program operations run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively to multiple audiences.
• Willingness to work positively with and mentor youth.
• Pass required criminal background checks.
• Ability to perform all tasks identified in this job description.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good physical condition with ability to lift 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with the Site Coordinator and school personnel.
• Follow directions of Site Coordinator and adhere to program requirements.
• Lead restorative practices with groups of students and support afterschool activities.
• Provide input to academic and enrichment specialists for program planning.
• Meet with parents, students and community members respectfully and confidentially.
• Identify needed supplies and inform Site Coordinator.
• Participate in professional development and program-related training.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Youth mentoring

Criminal background check

Task execution

Driver's license

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Program Summary

The purpose of the FMCSD After School Program is to provide services and activities that help students improve in academics, attendance, behavior, promotion rates and graduation rates.

Program Summary

The purpose of the FMCSD After School Program is to provide services and activities that help students improve in academics, attendance, behavior, promotion rates and graduation rates.

Primary Responsibility

The student support specialist, under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, supports a group of students throughout the afterschool program to ensure that they are ready to learn and be successful.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with the Site Coordinator and/or school personnel at the assigned site.
• Follow direction of Site Coordinator or other manager(s) with respect to policies and procedures, and adhere to program requirements.
• Lead restorative practices with assigned groups of students, participate in and take responsibility for afterschool program activities at assigned sites.
• Provide input to academic and enrichment specialists to aid in out-of-school time program planning and design.
• Meet with parents, students and community members; communicate in a respectful and confidential manner.
• Identify needed supplies and resources, and inform Site Coordinator.
• Participate in professional development and program-related training activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively to multiple audiences
• Willingness to work positively with and mentor youth
• Pass required criminal background checks
• Ability to perform all tasks identified in this job description
• Valid driver's license
• Good physical condition with ability to lift 10 pounds
  
  

Preferred Competences

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in a school- or community-based out-of-school time organization
• Knowledge of afterschool programs, communities and/or positive youth development
• CPR and First Aid Certifications
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  
  

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, be able to lift at least 10 lbs.

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.