POSITION:  Site Liaison - After School Program 

  Purpose

         The job of Site Liaison - After School Program is done for the purpose/s of performing a variety of instructional and recreational activities for children enrolled in after school programs; preparing and serving snacks; providing assistance with homework; and assisting in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students.

         This job reports to Assigned Administrator/Supervisor.

• Administers routine first aid and seeks assistance for non-routine injury or illness for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Attends in-service training and conferences for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Communicates with teachers and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress, and providing information about activities or concerns regarding the children.
• Maintains program equipment and work areas (e.g. instructional tools, materials, supplies, computers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing a safe learning environment, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. playground, lunch room, field trips, arrival and departure of children, snack service, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors the safe departure of children directly from/to parents, guardians, or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting established custodial guidelines.
• Organizes and leads appropriate activities (e.g. organized indoor/outdoor activities, art, music, science, language arts, nutrition, washing hands, snack service, computer applications of classroom curriculum, etc.) for the purpose of presenting health and academic concepts.
• Promotes good habits in child behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
• Substitutes as After School Program staff when needed for the purpose of ensuring adequate staffing for the after school program in compliance with grant guidelines.
• Supervises approximately 20 children independently for the purpose of planning, leading and implementing a routine daily schedule.

  Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

  Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

     Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; supervising and monitoring students; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; creating and leading student activities; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/behavior; and positive reinforcement techniques.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions, and adapting to changing work conditions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.  The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

     Experience:         Job related experience is desired.

     Education:          High school graduate or equivalent. 

     Equivalency:       High School diploma/GED/California High School Proficiency or Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Certification.  ESSA Certification is obtained by meting at least one of the following requirements: 1) pass the Paraprofessional Exam administered by the Shasta County Office of Education; 2) posses an Associate's Degree or higher; 3) completion of 48 semester units of college level coursework from an accredited institution. 

Required Testing:                                                              Certificates and Licenses

                                                            ESSA Certificate (optional)

Continuing Educ. / Training:                                             Clearances

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses                                     Department of Justice & FBI LiveScan Clearance
                                                                                           Pre-Placement Health Assessment
                                                                                           Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Clearance

   FLSA Status                                            Approval Date                                         Salary Grade

   Non Exempt                                                2/5/2024                                                        12