Expanding Learning Opportunities Program Specialist at New Haven Unified School District Union [...]

New Haven Unified School District; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Haven Unified School District is seeking an Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Specialist in Union City, CA. The successful candidate will implement before and after-school and summer programs, ensuring the safety and welfare of students.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing supplies and programs, and serving as a liaison between parents and school staff. A minimum AA degree or equivalent and leadership experience with children is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum AA degree, 48 college semester units or passing CBEST score.
• Experience in a leadership position working with children.
• Coursework in Child Development desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement programs before and after school.
• Coordinate homework program and tutoring.
• Recruit students and monitor attendance.

Skills

Student support and tutoring techniques

Oral and written communication skills

Record-keeping and report preparation

Education

AA degree or 48 college semester units

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Expanding Learning Opportunities Program Specialist job at New Haven Unified School District. Union City, CA.

EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM SPECIALIST

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Implements NHUSDs before and/or after school, summer and intersession programs, supervises students, staff and activities, responsible for record keeping, purchasing supplies, and evaluating staff. Manages programs such as the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) and others like it.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly responsible to the Director of Student and Family Services and Pupil Services Manager or designee. Communicates regularly with site administrators and other Site Program Specialists.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Open and close the program daily
• Coordinate and/or facilitate homework program and tutoring programs
• Coordinate program enrichment including vendors, community partnerships, and implementation
• Recruits students for program and monitors student attendance
• Participates in the recruitment, hiring, scheduling and training of program staff
• Monitors staff attendance
• Evaluates staff
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of students in the program
• Implements a student discipline system for the program
• Plans, schedules, and monitors activities for students
• Communicates regularly with parents and serves as a liaison between parents and school staff
• Ensures that needed supplies are in place and coordinates with Food Services for the daily snack and supper
• Manages accounts receivable for the program
• Submits purchase orders as needed
• Performs duties at various sites based on program need
• Responsible for students, staff, and program during all operational hours of program
• Performs duties as assigned

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Operations of state and federally funded programs
• Organization of student and family services
• Student support and tutoring techniques and strategies
• Research and data collection and evaluation methods and procedures
• Staff development programs and techniques
• Oral and written communication skills
• Applicable laws, codes, regulation, policies and procedures
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques
• Operation of standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software

ABILITY TO

• Assist in the management of a variety of programs related to Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs
• Coordinate and implement various student and family services
• Assist with student and staff placement and development
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Conduct research and compile and verify data
• Prioritize and schedule work
• Plan and organize work
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software
• Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance
• Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hear and speak to exchange information
• See to read a variety of materials
• Use appropriate safety precautions and procedures
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Ability to speak in public
• Perform physical labor
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
• Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch
• Hear and speak to exchange information in person or on the telephone
• Perform duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum AA degree, 48 college semester units, passing CBEST score OR passing paraeducator score
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or progressively increasing management experience in a related field.
• Experience in a leadership position working with children
• Course work in Child Development desirable

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoor and outdoor environment

SALARY & WORK YEAR

• Management salary range 19/1-5
• Salary covers all minimum days, staff meetings, and professional development
• 190 to 210 day work year