Overall Purpose
The job of After School Program Aide is done for the purpose/s of providing after school care to include supervision of students and assisting with planning and conducting student activities.
Direct Supervisor
Building Principal
Essential Functions
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Supports instruction and supervision for assigned students.
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Assists in screening and selecting material and equipment for program use.
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Assists in maintaining assigned records.
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Attends After School Program staff meetings.
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Models appropriate behavior.
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Monitor’s for student safety by recognizing potentially dangerous situations.
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Maintains a pleasant and professional attitude with staff, students, and parents.
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Employs a variety of behavior management techniques.
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Respects the cultures and values of families in the program.
Marginal Functions
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Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Competencies
- Skills-based Competencies
Required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; and promoting activities and/or events.
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Knowledge-based Competencies
Required to perform basic math; 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: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age appropriate activities; and school safety and security practices.
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Ability-based Competencies
Required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.
Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.
Continuing Education/Training
Maintains all licenses and certifications
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Background Clearance
Fair Labor Standards Act
Non-Exempt
