SPS Kids Support Staff

Super, Powerful, Sharp Kids (SPS Kids) A 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Job Description

Job Title: After‑School Program Support Staff

Reports To: SPS Kids Program Site Coordinator

• Previous work or volunteer experience with elementary age students preferred.
• Must have sufficient skills in math or reading to assist students with grading and individual tutoring.
• Computer experience preferred.

• Assists with instruction and activities for individuals or for groups as assigned by teacher. Assists students in instructional settings, off‑campus activities and during non‑instructional activities such as recess, assemblies, emergency drills, lunch periods, etc. On occasion may supervise the class in teacher's absence.
• Prepares, creates, and/or adapts instructional materials as directed by teacher. Assists students with assignments. Sets up and operates equipment for instructional purposes.
• Serves as chief source of information and assistance for substitute teachers.
• Assists teacher with student behavior management strategies. Restrains out of control students when necessary. Alerts teacher to special needs of students.
• May take attendance; complete necessary paperwork and other records for students as directed by teacher.
• May assist student with personal care needs. May assist with minor first aid.
• Performs housekeeping duties within the classroom to ensure it is neat and clean. May assist students in boarding and getting off bus.
• Operates photocopier, laminator, duplicator. May operate computer. Assists teacher in obtaining supplies necessary for scheduled activities: i.e. paints, brushes, construction paper, science supplies, etc. Assists teacher with compiling student's work to send home in daily and/or weekly folders. Assists with parent communication as requested, and directed by Teacher.
• May assist with playground, hallway, and cafeteria duties as needed.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision exercised: Does not supervise other employees.

Physical/Mental Requirements and

Working Conditions:

This job requires frequent bending/stooping and occasional to frequent squatting/crouching, reaching above the shoulder, and pushing and pulling. There is occasional lifting up to 45 pounds to assist the lifting of chairs, classroom equipment and supplies. The incumbent must have the dexterity to operate keyboards, computers, copy machines, and other office/instructional machines. Must be able to supervise students in the classroom and outside.

Must be able to communicate with students and parents. Must be able to get around the classroom, media center, cafeteria, campus, etc. Must be able to assist students with normal activities.

Other Duties: Must be willing to create lesson plans for and present video lessons (including Zoom Meetings, You Tube videos, Google Classroom, etc.) during hybrid and virtual/distance learning opportunities if needed. May be required to gather and distribute family packets as needed.

Terms of Employment: After the school day as per the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.

Revised: March 13, 2020.