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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailNOTICE OF OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FROM WHICH SUBSTITUTE LIMITED TERM AND REGULAR APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE.
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 schoolaged children in an assigned afterschool 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 audiovisual 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 OF:
Basic child development principles and practices
Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct
Basic recordkeeping 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 schoolage students in an assigned afterschool 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 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
Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak read and write in a designated second language.
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 antisocial and violent behaviors
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
This is an open and continuous recruitment. This recruitment will have a cutoff date every 90 days.
Cutoff dates for this recruitment will take place yearly on:
March 1 June 1 Sep 1 Dec 1
The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed. Applicants invited to advance in this recruitment will be scheduled to take the first test soon after the cutoff date.
The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.
All tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.
All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.
As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.
Qualified candidates will be notified of the date time and place of the examination(s)/test(s).
Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.
OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I9 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. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on the anniversary date.
Notification of NonDiscrimination Policy
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employees actual race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification age religion marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains testifies or in any way participates in the districts complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
2020 Bonar Street Room 116
Berkeley CA 94702
Phone:
Email:
Part-Time