After School Substitute Instructional Provider

Overview:

After School Substitute Instructional Provider

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Substitute Instructional Providers may work at different sites throughout the region and receive their assignments based on their availability. They will be called upon to fill in for a needed assignment, working directly with an assigned class of approximately 20-25 students, acting as a positive adult role model, coach, and mentor.

Hours: Mon-Fri

Morning Shift - 6:15am-10:15am

Afternoon Shift - 12:30pm - 6:00pm

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Employees assume responsibility for a variety of duties assigned in conjunction with the program requirements.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Work with and instruct TK-12 students individually and/or in small and large groups, while maintaining appropriate program ratios.
• Implement effective classroom management, discipline, and instructional strategies.
• Set up activities daily; prepare and duplicate materials and operate instructional equipment.
• Monitor and evaluate the instruction and the students’ progress.
• Maintain daily after-school attendance sign-in/sign-out log and other records as required.
• Maintain the classroom or learning facility in a clean, organized, and healthful manner; storage of materials is required daily.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom during various after-school activities.
• Maintain and support parent communication and involvement.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Serve as a positive adult role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, and attitude.
• Provide homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity, using curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging that kids want to be in.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices and take disciplinary measures when appropriate.
• Engage children and youth by following, implementing, and assisting in creating lesson plans as needed.
• Promote positive interactions between volunteers and students in accordance with child safety guidelines.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Arrive punctually in order to meet responsibilities in site startup and assignments.
• Assist in keeping the site clean, including cleaning tables, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Assist daily with snack preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in staff, student, and volunteer matters.
• Be prepared to fully implement the lesson plans that have been scheduled for the day you are assigned to cover a shift.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Curriculum and instructional strategies appropriate to the assigned responsibility.
• Correct oral and written usage of English.
• Basic grammar, spelling, punctuation, and math.
• Simple record-keeping and filing techniques.
• Diversity of community, city, and school District cultures and languages.

ABILITY TO:

• Demonstrate oral and written proficiency in English.
• Implement effective instructional after-school activities in the classroom.
• Learn the procedures and functions of assigned duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn, understand, and apply rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Understand and be sensitive to the needs and culture of TK-12 students.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Perform simple clerical duties.
• Perform the essential functions of the job.
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Support students in making positive behavior choices.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 48 College Units or pass NCLB test.
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting).
• Provide a clear TB test.
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal). LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid California driver's license or State or Federal Identification.
• First Aid Certification desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor/outdoor Classroom and Playground environment.
• Moderate noise (examples: typical school noise with children at play).

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Seeing to monitor student work and read materials.
• Hearing and speaking accurately to exchange information.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate instructional equipment.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to assist students.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Lifting or moving objects, normally not exceeding thirty (30) pounds.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) for viewing computer screens.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing to travel to off-site meetings, trainings, and events.
• High level of interpersonal skills to relate well with many types of people.
• Strong intuitive skills for rapid interpersonal assessments; able to build rapport.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.