Paraeducator - Bridge Program at Creekside Elementary

Job Description / Essential Elements

LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS

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PARA EDUCATOR-BRIDGE PROGRAM

The mission of the Bridge Program is to provide a safe after school program for students in Lodi Unified School District who attend schools funded by the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Proposition 49 Grant. The requirements of the Grant include an academic hour focusing on Literacy and Mathematics, an hour of enrichment, and an hour of recreation. It is the goal of the Bridge Program to make each site a powerful, fun learning environment for all students.

Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class.

Work with students alone or with another staff member in accordance with the guidelines of the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant.

Provide homework tutoring in academic subjects, including checking for homework completion; read with students; play academic games and activities; utilize Black Line Masters for student support.

Lead students in academic enrichment areas, such as art, science, traditional sports, nontraditional sports, drama, and dance.

Provide support during snack and attendance time at the beginning of the daily program.

Supervise, observe and control behavior of students according to Bridge Program Rules of Conduct.

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety rules; assist students regarding the building of self-esteem and development of a value system; provide proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.

Interact positively with site leader, teachers, Parks and Recreation and Boys and Girls Club staff, and other para educators.

Work successfully with multiple grade levels throughout the Bridge Program.

Help maintain a clean, orderly work area.

Maintain daily records, turning in a monthly calendar, and notifying the site leader when an absence will occur.

Participate in meetings and in-service training as necessary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic aspects of the physical and emotional care of children

Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading

Safe practices in classroom and playground activities

Indoor and outdoor recreational and educational activities for school-aged children

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation

Positive behavior management techniques and discipline of children

Effective record-keeping practices and procedures

Tutor individual or small groups of students in a variety of academic subjects

Demonstrate an understanding, patient, respectful and receptive attitude toward students of all ages

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults

Monitor and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures

Effectively supervise and care for children with varying degrees of development and needs in various activities

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Understand and follow the curriculum guide for enrichment

Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to students

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and increasingly responsible experience working with school aged children in an organized setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Outdoor and indoor recreational and classroom environments

Lifting heavy objects up to 25 pounds

Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

Standing and walking for up to two hours a day when necessary

Developed 8/08

Provide academic and enrichment support to individuals or small groups of elementary or middle school students participating in the after school Bridge Program at an assigned site. They are under the supervision of Lodi Unified School District Bridge Program Administrators.

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and increasingly responsible experience working with school aged children in an organized setting.

The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent AND Proficiency Exam Certificate (Basic…