Instructional Tech - Before & After School Program

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of a Principal or Vice Principal, and guidance of an After school 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.

• 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

Perform related duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• 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

• 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

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

• 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.

• Classroom and playground environment
• Constant interruptions

• 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

• Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals
• Potential physical hazards…