ELP Enrichment Leader (Middle School) - School Year 2024/2025

ELP Enrichment Leader (Middle School)

Position: Expanded Learning Program (ELP) Enrichment Leader
Location(s): Lemon Grove Academy Middle School
Schedule: 

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:15pm - 6:00pm, Wednesday: 1:15pm - 6:00pm (19.75 hours/week)

JOB SUMMARY:

Supervised by the designated ELP administrator, has direct contact with students, grade-level teachers, school staff and parents. In coordination with the ELP Site Leader, ELP administrator or other school staff, supervises groups of students in designated school areas and on school grounds, coordinates and implements enrichment activities, and assists in maintaining clean and safe learning environments for students. The ELP Enrichment Leader supports the equity work of the district through the implementation of the ELP Program that is designed to increase access to educational and enrichment services to students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise students during scheduled time and provide a safe and positive learning environment;
2. Prepare materials and supplies for daily program activities;
3. Monitor groups of students in assigned areas proactively to prevent conflicts or concerns from developing in a timely manner to appropriately prevent harm to the student population.
4. Assist with the coordination and planning of age appropriate academic and enrichment activities; presents and/or reinforces learning concepts;
5. Lead and supervise groups of students in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including games, art, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM), performing arts, health & wellness and other related activities;
6. Assist students with homework assignments. Explain questions and enhance understanding of homework as needed;
7. Assist with tracking student attendance with appropriate attendance accounting program;
8. Ensure that school rules are followed and student behavior toward staff and other students is appropriate;
9. Reinforce positive behaviors and communicate inappropriate behaviors to Site Leader;
10. Follow assigned area of supervision of students, as provided by ELP Site Leader, ELP administrator or designee;
11. Monitor restrooms and other facilities to ensure rules of the school are being followed by students using these areas.
12. Treat all students in an fair equitable, impartial, professional and respectful manner;
13. Communication daily with ELP Site Leader about student supervision concerns or safety concerns;
14. Maintain a neat, clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary classroom and play environment by cleaning up after activities, as needed; prepare classrooms and program spaces for custodial staff cleaning.
15. Use available work time to ensure student referrals are made to the ELP Site Leader and that supervision areas are clean and organized for next activity;
16. Monitor assigned supervision areas for safety concerns that should be immediately corrected and reported to appropriate school staff;
17. Administer basic first aid and CPR as necessary.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Organize and distribute nutritious snacks;
2. Attends meetings as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
3. Performs other functions, duties and tasks related to this class as assigned (e.g., District-required training).

JOB REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Basic child development principles and practices
2. School rules and regulations
3. Supervision methods in school settings
4. School procedures for student discipline
5. Safety hazards for students and staff
6. School emergency procedures during supervision
7. Procedures for approaching unknown person on school campus
8. Methods for resolving student conflicts
9. Procedures for reporting and assessing student injuries
10. Behavior management & motivation techniques
11. Correct English usage grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
12. Oral and written communication skills
13. Basic Math skills

ABILITY TO:

1. Work with a diverse populations of individuals
2. Communicate in a calm, neutral and non-confrontational manner
3. Act quickly with professional judgment
4. Enforce school rules and regulations
5. Deescalate student conflicts
6. Monitor student behavior
7. Intervene proactively with students and de-escalate student conflicts
8. Problem solve student issues
9. Work with groups of students
10. Demonstrate respect, acceptance and fairness in work with students
11. Operate a computer and assigned software and operate a 2-way radio to receive and send communication
12. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
13. Accept direction and follow instructions
14. Work in a positive and collaborative manner with students, staff and public
15. Identify and report safety concerns
16. Maintain a clean, safe, professional and positive learning environment
17. Maintain Confidentiality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent;
2. Paid or volunteer experience with school aged students preferably in school setting (e.g., youth engagement, youth development);

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1. District pre-employment test or completion of 48 college semester units
2. District post-offer physical examination and drug screening
3. Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
4. Tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter or a chest x-ray
5. Valid First Aid and CPR certificate

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

1. Indoor and outdoor environments often
2. Seasonal heat, cold and adverse weather conditions
3. All areas of school campus including fields, cafeterias, auditoriums, hallways, classrooms, restrooms and offices

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

With or without reasonable accommodations

1. Prolonged standing and walking for extended periods of time, often on uneven ground
2. Hearing and seeing within a normal range;
3. Dexterity of hands and fingers
4. Bending at waist, kneeling or crouching to move objects
5. Intervening physically to stop conflicts between angry or emotionally upset students
6. Regularly lift items up to 20 pounds and or move items up to 35 pounds

Board Approved: January 10, 2023

Salary : $18 - $22