ESS Program Aide

• New Program Aides are authorized to be hired at an advanced starting step of Step D ($18.12) per hour**

2627-12 (Dual-Merged)

• New Program Aides are authorized to be hired at an advanced starting step of Step D ($18.12) per hour**

A pathway to teaching!

Under the direction of the Extended Student Services (ESS) Site Lead, the ESS Program Aide participates in a variety of duties in the operation of the Extended Student Services Program at an assigned school site; observes and modifies behavior of students enrolled in the before and after school program during educational and recreational activities; coordinates and implements academic activities aligned with District curricula and educational standards;

assists in maintaining a clean and a safe learning environment for students.

The ideal candidate has some childcare experience, either through a paid position or volunteer experiences. The candidate has the knowledge, interest, and ability to create a safe and engaging environment that provides children with age-appropriate and meaningful learning. The ideal candidate exhibits integrity, professionalism, caring, and competency as a positive role model. He or she has a commitment to building positive relationships with a culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse community of students, staff, and parents.

An examination will be given to establish an eligibility list for the position of Extended School Services Program Aide in order to fill vacancies for the current school year. These positions are part-time and vary between 16.25 - 26.25 hours per week.

Experience:

Fifty (50) hours of experience working with children

Education:

High School education (High School Diploma preferred)

• Possess an Associate's Degree or higher (submit copy of degree with application).

OR

• Completed 48 units of college work (submit transcripts with application).

OR

• Successful completion of the Every Student Succeeds Act (formerly known as NCLB) Exam given by La Mesa – Spring Valley School District (submit copy of certificate with application).

AND

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

ESSA COMPLIANCE
- The Extended School Services Program Aide classification requires that all incumbents meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements. This can be accomplished by one of the following: a) 2 years of completed study at an institution of higher learning (48 units or more with transcripts submitted with application), b) an Associate's Degree or higher (copy of degree submitted with application), OR c) by passing the District ESSA exam.

It is recommended that you apply for the position before completing the ESSA. You will receive an email with instructions on how to take the ESSA once you application has been reviewed.

The written exam is for those who have submitted a classified application, meet minimum qualifications, and have satisfied the ESSA requirements above. Qualified candidates will be invited via email to the exam.

All testing will take place at La Mesa – Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: ) unless notified otherwise. Test starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in.

• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g., read stories, listen to students…