Texas ACE Afterschool Worker

Location: Aransas Pass

Aransas Pass Independent School District/Aransas Pass for Youth

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Texas ACE After school Worker

Wage/Hour Status: Part Time, $10 per hour, up to 17 hours per week

Reports To: Texas ACE Site Coordinator

Pay Grade/Days: 203/208 days

Funding Source: TEA - Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant

Primary Purpose:

Provide support to the Texas ACE Project Specialist in accordance with activities for the Texas ACE After school program.

Qualifications:

Minimum - HS diploma or GED

Enrollment in a major field of study or completed degree in Social Work, Recreation, or Education (preferred)

Special Knowledge/skills:

? Basic computer and software knowledge

? Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

? Excellent communication, organizational, time management and leadership skills

? Ability to work in a team setting with a positive attitude

? Ability to oversee and supervise various educational and recreational projects

? Ability to read instructions and implement activities

Experience:

? Experience working with 'at risk' youth (preferred)

? Experience working in a non-profit organization (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

? Coordinate, plan and implement with the Texas ACE Site Coordinator regarding educational and enrichment activities with program partners for all Texas ACE After school events

? Communicate with Texas ACESite Coordinator regarding specific Texas ACE After school program operations/needs.

? Ensure upkeep of Texas ACE After school program property and equipment. Maintain a working knowledge of how to utilize all after school property and equipment

? Work closely with Texas ACE Site Coordinator to retain organized and accurate records and assist in record maintenance as instructed.

? Attend required meetings, trainings and other events as instructed.

? Implement safety and discipline guidelines.

? Maintain a working knowledge of policies and procedures.

? Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

? None

Professional Conduct:

Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and organization's code of ethics

Equipment Used:

Recreational and sports equipment, copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Work indoors and outdoors. Constant contact with students, parents and staff.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to think clearly in stressful situations and a high stress tolerance required, high physical stamina necessary and extended amount of walking necessary. Travel between campus assignments; occasional district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Use of computers and related equipment. Occasional lifting up to 35 pounds.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.