CERES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the supervision and direction of the Administrative Assistant of the Educational Options Department, perform a wide variety of duties related to the goals and objectives of the after school program.  Overall responsibilities include but are not limited to: program management, directing the activities of recreational leaders, and supervision of assigned employees and students enrolled in the after school program.                                                                                                               

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• With the guidance of the Administrative Assistant, coordinate and manage the day to day activities and services of the after school program.  Maintain effective communication with and provide input to the Administrative Assistant and site administration, including regular written updates on program operations, attendance, site issues/updates, etc.
• Establish and maintain positive public relations with district staff, parents, teachers and students.
• Responsible for handling issues of student discipline and program participant complaints as they arise. 
• Insure incidents of a serious nature are reported to the proper site/district administration or legal authorities.
• Utilize various computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Infinite Campus, and other software programs used by the department.
• Administer first aid as needed.   
• Attends trainings and monthly staff meetings.
• NCLB preferred.
• Performs and completes other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge and Application of: 

• District policies and procedures
• Computer hardware and software programs and other office equipment
• Procedures and record-keeping
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; interpersonal skills; and, principles of customer service
• Principles and techniques used in developing a variety of recreational/educational programs
• Sports, crafts and a variety of recreation activities.
• Proper supervision techniques

Ability to:

• Work and deal effectively with people of all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Understand, implement, and give complex oral and written directions.
• Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with those contacted and supervised in the course of work.
• Compose clear, complete, concise correspondence and reports independently using correct grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:  High School Diploma. NCLB certification preferred.  Some college preferred.  

Experience:  Must have experience working with children in an instructional and/or supervisory capacity, preferably in a school setting.

Special Requirements:  Must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and maintain the minimum state vehicle insurance.  Certification in first aid and CPR required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arm; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works inside and is required to drive his/her POV from site to site on a regular basis.  The employee works in an office and/or classroom setting and often in a school environment setting with students and staff.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.