DEFINITION Under general supervision of the Principal and direct supervision of certificated personnel, monitors and assists at-risk, unmotivated, potentially disruptive, or expelled students placed in alternative education programs, and performs a variety of supportive duties and related work as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Monitors student instructional activities. • Monitors student behavior in the classroom and on campus before and after school and during breaks and lunchtime. • Applies intervention and prevention strategies and techniques in controlling student behavior. • Assists in stopping student altercations. • Enforces school rules and regulations. • Consults with appropriate personnel regarding the unique needs of at-risk students. • Organizes and monitors recreational activities and assists with P.E. activities. • Monitors student movement throughout the school day to enforce non-contact with regular education students, including before and after school. • Communicates and coordinates with home schools of students on a variety of student issues. • Communicates with parents. • Disseminates and collects classroom materials, supplies, and other learning tools. • Assists with preparations of teaching materials and other learning tools. • Assists with collection and recording of student data including but not limited to attendance, lunch records, cum records, and medical records. • Monitors students during testing periods. • Assists with correcting of student work and recording of test results. • Operates various office equipment. • Performs other duties as required. NECESSARY EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Knowledge of: • Specific needs and behaviors of at-risk children • Adolescent behavior • Classroom management strategies • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation • Basic computer operations Ability to: • Supervise activities of students and maintain order • Carry out oral and written directions • Work independently following lesson plans and schedules • Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with at-risk students • Serve as role model for unmotivated students • Maintain appropriate adult/student relationship • Communicate effectively in oral and written form • Plan, organize, and prioritize work • Maintain cooperative and effective relationships with students, parents and those contacted in the course of work • Learn and interpret rules, regulations and procedures • Maintain records as required • Operate office equipment, including personal computer • Perform routine clerical tasks EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Must meet the following requirements as defined in the ESEA Act of January 2002 Section 1119: Complete two years of higher education study, OR Hold or Obtain an Associate’s degree OR Pass a formal state or local academic assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching, reading, writing, and mathematics or reading, writing and mathematics readiness. Experience: One year of successful experience working with at-risk, unmotivated, and potentially disruptive students; school experience desired. Testing: California State Education Code requires High School Proficient Test Certification, or passage of the Proficiency Test administered by Kings County Superintendent of Schools Office by scoring 75% in all areas of the test. In addition qualified candidates must pass Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills (CTBS) at the 12th grade level. WORKING CONDITIONS Environment: Classroom and school environment Physical Abilities: Vision to read and to monitor students; hearing and speaking to exchange information; bending at the waist; walking and standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment; physical ability to effectively intervene in student altercations and guide and direct physical education activities. Adopted: 10/20/99 Revised: 9/15/00 (job title change only) Revised: 05/01/02 Revised: 06/19/02