ESS Program Aide

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District; La Mesa (CA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is seeking an ESS Program Aide to support after-school activities at an assigned school site. Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with lessons, and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment.

Ideal candidates have childcare experience, a high school diploma (GED accepted), and the ability to work 16.25–26.25 hours per week from August through June. An ESSA-compliant background may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Experience: Fifty (50) hours of experience working with children.
• Education: High School education (High School Diploma preferred).
• Possess an Associate's Degree or higher (submit copy of degree with application).
• OR Completed 48 units of college work (submit transcripts with application).
• Successful completion of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Exam by the District (submit certificate).
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

Aufgaben

• Observe and modify behavior of students enrolled in before/after school program.
• Coordinate and implement academic activities aligned with District curricula.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students.
• Assist ESS Site Lead in responding to inquiries and resolving issues.
• Coordinate and oversee activities to provide a safe, positive learning environment.
• Assist with planning and implementing craft activities and supervision during activities.

Kenntnisse

Childcare experience

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree or higher

ESSA exam completion

Jobbeschreibung

• New Program Aides are authorized to be hired at an advanced starting step of Step D ($18.12) per hour**

Job Summary & Examination Date

2627-12 (Dual-Merged)

• New Program Aides are authorized to be hired at an advanced starting step of Step D ($18.12) per hour**

ALL CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED

After School Sports And Coaching Opportunities

A pathway to teaching!

ESS Program Aides work August through June months only. This recruitment is not intended for Summer employment.

Under the direction of the Extended Student Services (ESS) Site Lead, the ESS Program Aide participates in a variety of duties in the operation of the Extended Student Services Program at an assigned school site; observes and modifies behavior of students enrolled in the before and after school program during educational and recreational activities; coordinates and implements academic activities aligned with District curricula and educational standards; assists in maintaining a clean and a safe learning environment for students.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has some childcare experience, either through a paid position or volunteer experiences. The candidate has the knowledge, interest, and ability to create a safe and engaging environment that provides children with age-appropriate and meaningful learning. The ideal candidate exhibits integrity, professionalism, caring, and competency as a positive role model. He or she has a commitment to building positive relationships with a culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse community of students, staff, and parents.

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Extended School Services Program Aide in order to fill vacancies for the current school year. These positions are part-time and vary between 16.25 - 26.25 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Fifty (50) hours of experience working with children

Education: High School education (High School Diploma preferred)

• Possess an Associate's Degree or higher (submit copy of degree with application).

OR

• Completed 48 units of college work (submit transcripts with application).

OR

• Successful completion of the Every Student Succeeds Act (formerly known as NCLB) Exam given by La Mesa – Spring Valley School District (submit copy of certificate with application).

AND

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

ESSA COMPLIANCE- The Extended School Services Program Aide classification requires that all incumbents meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements. This can be accomplished by one of the following: a) 2 years of completed study at an institution of higher learning (48 units or more with transcripts submitted with application), b) an Associate's Degree or higher (copy of degree submitted with application), OR c) by passing the District ESSA exam.

It is recommended that you apply for the position before completing the ESSA. You will receive an email with instructions on how to take the ESSA once you application has been reviewed.

The written exam is for those who have submitted a classified application, meet minimum qualifications, and have satisfied the ESSA requirements above. Qualified candidates will be invited via email to the exam.

All testing will take place at La Mesa – Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: [phone]) unless notified otherwise. Test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g., read stories, listen to students read, provide writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, reinforce math lessons, and assist with curriculum-based homework assignments) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Assists the ESS Site Lead in responding to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., parents/guardians, students, district personnel) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction to other sources.
• Assists with the implementation of instructional programs, lesson plans, and enrichment activities for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Assists with the planning of learning and/or age appropriate activities (e.g., games, art, music, science, language, drama, playground, songs, safety awareness) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Coordinates and/or oversees individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, field trips, homework time) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning and recreational environment.
• Develops and implements craft activities.
• Promotes appropriate student behavior and good habits through implementation of a discipline plan for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
• Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of students and meeting the District and program requirements.

Other Functions

• Distributes crafts and/or play materials for the purpose of providing required supplies.
• Serves nutritious snacks for the purpose of ensuring students receive proper nutritional items to meet federal and state guidelines.
• Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g., toys, games, instructional tools) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning and recreational environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:Fifty (50) hours of experience working with children

Education:High School education (High School Diploma preferred)

Equivalency:Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and fifty (50) hours of experience working with children in an organized setting. Completion of two years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate's or higher level degree, OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge Of

• Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Basic recordkeeping methods and procedures.
• Behavior management and motivation techniques.
• Child development principles and practices.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Health and safety practices and procedures.
• Operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
• Safety Practices.
• Written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly.

Ability To

• Adapt to changing work priorities; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; work as part of a team; and analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Collate data; and use job-related equipment.
• Identify issues and create action plans.
• Operate equipment using defined methods.
• Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines.
• Schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment.
• Work with a wide diversity of individuals.
• Work with data utilizing defined but different processes

Environment

Indoor/outdoor/classroom environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/outdoor/classroom environment.

Physical Demands

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Lifting and carrying light objects as assigned by the position.

Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor student activities.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Hazards

Potential contact with body fluids.

Potential for contact with blood‑borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

The District provides excellent benefits for permanent employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including

*Substitute positions do not qualify for District covered benefits*

• Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care)
• Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)
• Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)
• Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service
• Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP
• VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program * Note: Benefits are subject to change.

Voluntary Plans

• Dependent life insurance coverage
• Disability plans through American Fidelity
• Vision: VSP Vision Care $10.20/monthly paid by employee
• 403(b) Retirement
• MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans

In Addition

• Bargaining unit eligible employees may elect to become a CSEA member.
• Employees working 20 hours per week or more are enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system.

The La Mesa‑Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Call 619-668-5700 Ext. 6412 for arrangements.