Basic Function and Representative Duties
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of a Principal or Vice Principal, and guidance of an Afterschool Program Specialist, lead activities of a group of 1 to 20 school-aged children in an assigned after-school program; assist in planning and implementing activities; monitor students in classroom and outdoor activities.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Provide a safe, caring, positive and interesting learning environment for students in an assigned extended day school program; prepare materials and supplies for daily activities; take attendance.
- Provide tutoring and/or homework assistance to a group of 1 to 20 students in reading/language arts, mathematics, history and social studies or science; explain questions and enhance student understanding of homework as needed
- Lead and supervise a group of 1 to 20 students in various classroom activities including games, crafts, projects and related activities; supervise students in outdoor activities
- Serve as role model and develop positive social behaviors of children; discipline students according to established procedures; reinforce positive behaviors as appropriate
- Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment
- Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, duplicating, recording attendance and maintaining assigned records; prepare bulletin boards
- Operate various office, audio-visual, playground and cooking equipment as assigned;; answer telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel
- Communicate with parents regarding student behavior as necessary
- Administer first aid and follow necessary emergency procedures; identify and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel
- Escort students to and from classrooms as assigned
- Assist in the preparation of snacks for children
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic child development principles and practices Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct Basic record-keeping techniques Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary Oral and written communication skills Policies and procedures of assigned program and activities Operation of a computer and assigned software Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Health and safety regulations
ABILITY TO:
Assist in the overall activities of school-age students in an assigned after-school program Assist in planning and implementing activities Supervise students in classroom and outdoor activities Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment Understand and follow oral and written instructions Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Oversee and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures Operate a computer and assigned software Education, Experience and Other Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college level course work in child development or related field and two years' experience working in a school or child extended day program or volunteer experience in a similar program
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid first aid and CPR certificates issued by authorized agency preferred Incumbents must meet requirements specified under the No Child Left Behind Act. Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language. Working Conditions and Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Classroom and playground environment Constant interruptions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time Kneeling or bending at the waist to assist students Seeing to observe students Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 50 pounds Hearing and speaking to exchange information Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment
HAZARDS:
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in fights and other anti-social, and violent behaviors
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
The first step is an application screening to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job description. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the following two-part examination process: First Examination: Training and Experience Assessment - Qualifying Pass/Fail The Training and Experience (T&E) assessment will evaluate each candidate’s complete application, including employment history, education, training, and responses to the required supplemental questions. The supplemental questions align with the approved duties and qualifications for the position. Candidates must receive a Pass rating on the T&E assessment to proceed to the second examination. Second Examination: 100% of Final Examination Score Candidates who pass the T&E assessment will be invited to participate in a second examination. The second exam may consist of a written exam, an oral exam, a performance exam, a structured interview (SI), or a qualification appraisal interview (QAI). The second examination will determine 100% of the candidate’s numerical examination score and placement on the eligibility list. The passing score will be set between 50 and 99, under the direction of the Personnel Director, based on factors specific to the examination and recruitment. Once established, the passing score will be applied uniformly to all candidates.
EXAMINATION WEIGHT
FIRST EXAMINATION: T&E - Qualifying Pass/Fail SECOND EXAMINATION: 100% of the final examination score Candidates must pass each examination component to proceed. Candidates who do not pass will be notified of their results and applicable review or appeal rights. OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment. SALARIES: All salaries, as stated, are based on present information and are subject to change. The hiring rate shall be the first step of the schedule, except for classes where recruitment efforts have indicated difficulty in recruiting at that step. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting, and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy:
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, BUSD programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs that ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (Board Policy 0410, Board Policy 1311, Board Policy 4030, Board Policy 5145.3, Board Policy 5145.7) The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. (Board Policy 4030) Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the district webpage at www.berkeleyschools.net/complaints. For inquiries or concerns regarding BUSD nondiscrimination policy 5145.3 or the filing of discrimination complaints, please contact: Jasmina Viteskic, Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer 2020 Bonar Street Room 116, Berkeley, CA 94702 Phone: 510.486.9338 Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net More information is available at
Benefits
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.
BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:
1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.
4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.
10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.
15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.
Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.
HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)
Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)
New Year's Holiday (2 Days)
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Spring Board Holiday
Malcolm X's Birthday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
School Year employees may receive sixteen (17) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:
Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.