Extended School Program Specialist-District Wide Job No. 973 at Alisal Union School District
About the Employer
Alisal Union School District is a vibrant elementary school district located in Salinas, in the heart of Monterey County, one of California’s most culturally rich and agriculturally significant regions. Situated in the Salinas Valley, Alisal is approximately 20 minutes from the Monterey coast, 50 minutes from Santa Cruz, and about 45 minutes from San Jose, 90 minutes San Francisco, 90 minutes Paso Robles Wine Country, offering access to coastal living, outdoor recreation, and regional amenities without the congestion or cost of a major metropolitan area. We serve a predominantly Latino community, many of whose families are deeply connected to the agricultural workforce that sustains the nation’s food system. Our schools are rooted in community, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging, and our work extends beyond academics to supporting the whole child and the whole family. At Alisal, our mission is grounded in equity, opportunity, and human-centered leadership. We believe schools are not only places of learning, but anchors for community growth, stability, and hope. Our staff are mission-driven educators and professionals who are committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments where students and adults alike can thrive. Alisal is a district in transformation, investing intentionally in people, systems, and leadership to strengthen outcomes for students and improve the employee experience. For individuals seeking meaningful work, strong community connection, and the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact, Alisal offers a place where leadership matters, relationships matter, and the work truly makes a difference.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, implement and deliver academic, enrichment, health and recreational experiences for students under the direction of the site after school coordinator. Assist with behavior management, discipline, interpersonal actions and act as a role model in the classroom, eating areas, playground, to and from the restroom, and bus area. Communicate consistently and effectively with the program coordinator regarding personnel issues in the classroom or activity. Mentor students in a variety of learning and life experiences. Ensure environments that are safe, healthy and conducive to student learning. Participate in staff training and professional development opportunities. Communicate with students using language appropriate to the student’s level of understanding. Demonstrate to students the manner in which tasks are performed. Prepare activities, equipment and materials prior to arrival of students. Modify activities to maintain students interest and attention. Take attendance. Assist in the management and housekeeping of the classroom. Assist in providing First Aid as needed. Supervise students. Ensure students stay in designated are. Work as a team member. Perform other related duties as assigned.
DUTIES SPECIFICT TO ACADEMIC SETTING:
Tutor students in academic subjects, such as reading, writing, math and other areas in small and large group settings. Distribute snacks.
DUTIES SPECIFICT TO ENRICHEMNT ACTIVITIES SETTING:
Provide course outline for assigned activity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge Specific to Academic Settings: Strong English and Spanish communication, verbal and written communication skills including spelling, grammar, punctuation and math; modern office methods and practices; proper phone etiquette and record keeping; First Aid principles and practices. Knowledge Specific to Enrichment Activities Setting: Strong English and Spanish, verbal communication skills; basic record keeping; First Aid principles and practices. Ability to: Communicate effectively in English and Spanish language both orally and in writing; demonstrate understanding, patience, a positive attitude and genuine interest in working with students; physically participate in activities outside the classroom such as: recreational activities and field trips; handle information in a discreet and confidential manner, plan, formulate and execute clerical procedures and directive in accordance with assigned duties; maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; assist in performing First Aid when necessary. Experience: Working with Children. Experience Specific to Activities Setting: Demonstrate and successful experience in proposed enrichment activity. Education Specific to Academic Setting: Education as required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: High school diploma or equivalent AND tow years of higher education study(48 semester units) OR possession of an Associate’s or higher degree OR met a rigorous standard of quality and able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge or and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics. Education Specific to Activities Setting: High School Diploma or equivalent; the ability to demonstrate successful experience working with children may be counted in lieu of the high school diploma requirement.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Working with Children in an educational setting.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education Specific to Academic Setting: Education as required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: High school diploma or equivalent AND tow years of higher education study(48 semester units) OR possession of an Associate’s or higher degree OR met a rigorous standard of quality and able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge or and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics. Education Specific to Activities Setting: High School Diploma or equivalent; the ability to demonstrate successful experience working with children may be counted in lieu of the high school diploma requirement.
Copy of High School or equivalent Copy of College Transcripts (if hired originals are required) Copy of First Aid Certification
Requirements / Qualifications
Education Specific to Academic Setting: Education as required by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: High school diploma or equivalent AND tow years of higher education study(48 semester units) OR possession of an Associate’s or higher degree OR met a rigorous standard of quality and able to demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge or and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics. Education Specific to Activities Setting: High School Diploma or equivalent; the ability to demonstrate successful experience working with children may be counted in lieu of the high school diploma requirement.
Copy of High School or equivalent Copy of College Transcripts (if hired originals are required) Copy of First Aid Certification