Gateway S.A.I.L.S. (Student Achieving Incredible Learning Success) After School Programs Job Description: Group Leader ~ $10.00 hour This position is a short-term position under Education Code §45103 pursuant to Board Resolution 04-05-21 and is not part of the classified service. DEFINITION To provide homework assistance and tutoring, provide challenging and engaging enrichment activities that are curriculum based, and guide students in recreation activities. Group Leaders will work directly with a group of 20 students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ? Foster supportive relationships between adults and students. ? Provide activities that strengthen literacy and math skills. ? Guide students in learning social skills and character development. ? Work with a team to create a fun learning atmosphere. ? Promote youth voice and development. ? Follow the Gateway Unified School District and school site plans for activities and curriculum as scheduled. ? Assist the Site Coordinator in planning and implementing enrichment and recreation activities. ? Record, through activity description sheets, all scheduled activities. ? Review schedules and evaluate effectiveness of events and activities with the Site Coordinator. ? Supervise and instruct students in safe, responsible and respectful behavior. ? Support and utilize site procedures for discipline techniques and classroom management. ? Inspect the site and equipment used by students to ensure safety, and take corrective action to prevent injuries. ? Assist with keeping facilities clean and equipment maintained. ? Provide positive interactions with after school staff, students, parents/guardians and school staff. ? Provide weekly plans outlining all activities. ? Participate in weekly site staff meetings, monthly district staff meetings, and on-going training opportunities. ? Provide occasional computer lab and library assistance to students. ? Perform related duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION ? Must possess the Instructional Aide Proficiency Certificate. QUALIFICATION Ability to: ? Work with school-aged students in grades K-8. ? Communicate effectively in oral and written form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. EDUCATION A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Education: ? Must possess High School Diploma or Equivalency Board approved: April 20, 2005