LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: BRIDGE PROGRAM SITE LEADER BASIC FUNCTION: Oversee the care, instruction, attendance-keeping and implementation of the Bridge Program at a school site; perform an array of duties during and after school with the goal of providing a safe and constructive environment for students participating in the District Bridge Program. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (E = Essential Duty) Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class. Plan, implement and oversee the Bridge Program at a designated site in accordance with the guidelines of the After-School Education and Safety (ASES) grant. E Develop a quarterly schedule of events and activities to address academic intervention and enrichment requirements using teachers, paraeducators and community-based organizations. E Manage and maintain the attendance software system for program effectiveness. E Supervise and care for children during the after-school program. E Help maintain a clean, orderly work area. E Create a positive environment for all students. E Attend school-site mandated meetings, including English Language Acquisition Committee (ELAC) and School Site Council (SSC) meetings. E Communicate with parents regarding student academic and social progress. E Maintain daily records and files as directed. E Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic aspects of the physical and emotional care of children Indoor and outdoor recreational and educational activities for school-aged children Proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation Positive behavior management techniques and discipline of children Effective clerical and record-keeping practices and procedures Basic computer skills including email, attendance tracking and word processing ABILITY TO: Effectively organize and oversee a school site after-school program Demonstrate an understanding, patient, respectful and receptive attitude toward students of all ages Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults Effectively supervise and care for children with varying degrees of development and needs in various activities Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action Understand and follow oral and written instructions Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to students EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and increasingly responsible experience working with school aged children in an organized setting. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Outdoor and indoor recreational and classroom environments PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting heavy objects up to 25 pounds Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus, and to operate audio visual, educational training equipment and a computer keyboard Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching Standing and walking for extended periods of time Sitting at a keyboard to enter data into a computer terminal for extended periods of time Developed 11/07