Afterschool Extended Learning Specialist II

Lead the implementation of instructional programs, lesson plans, and enrichment activities.

Present and reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students.

Assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assure student understanding of program rules and procedures.

Assist students in completing homework assignments in a variety of subjects and reaching academic goals.

Observe, monitor and manage behavior of students enrolled in an assigned after-school program during educational and recreational activities; monitor and actively engage with students during indoor and outdoor activities.

Lead, train and provide work guidance to assigned site staff.

Maintain routine records, files, reports and logs related to attendance, staff time sheets, student health

medical, discipline, parent sign-out and program activities in accordance with mandated program requirements.

Maintain student monitoring/tracking systems; oversee transfers of children directly from/to parents or designee; assure safety of students and meeting the District and program requirements.

Attend, participate and assist in planning and leading site meetings; attend and participate in-service trainings; serves on committees; creates meeting agendas and takes meeting minutes as directed.

Communicate with personnel and parent to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to student behavior and program activities.

Confer with supervisor concerning educational activities and materials to meet student needs; reports progress regarding student performance and behavior.

Create and modify program schedules/calendars; submits requests for supplies and materials.

Create, maintain and implement behavior management systems that adhere to established program guidelines and policies.

Develop and distribute correspondence, newsletters, holiday programs, supply lists, break calendars and related program materials.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Child guidance principles and practices.
• Safe practices in classroom and outdoor activities.
• Basic subjects taught in schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios.
• Behavior management and motivation techniques.
• Health and safety practices and procedures.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• District organization, operations, regulations, policies and objectives related to position.
• General instructional techniques and strategies related to after-school programs.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Educational and recreational practices and procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• First aid/CPR techniques.
• Basic recordkeeping methods and procedures.
• Arithmetic calculations.

Ability to:

• Learn and apply rules and regulations involved in assigned program functions
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action 
• Set appropriate boundaries with children and adults utilizing conflict resolution skills and proactive communication, following guidelines established in the Afterschool Expanded Learning Program Policy Handbook.
• Comprehend and follow directions given verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate mental acuity sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing 
• Apply principles of creativity and flexibility in executing program functions
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthful environment 
• Establish and maintain basic filing systems for program required recordkeeping 
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and parents, program staff and the public.