Academic Program Administrator Jobs in California

Summary:
Organizes, coordinates, and performs activities to support one or more after school instructional program leaders by assisting with age-appropriate learning/recreational activities and subject matter tutoring.  Assists in development, and serves as a team leader for implementation of activities and materials to enhance student learning experiences.  
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Coordinates daily operations of dedicated space at one or more school sites used for after school programs.  Organizes the assignments of ELO-P/ACES Program Leaders and provides assistance to support play-oriented learning and assure student safety.
• Responsible for student safety, attendance reporting, and parent support.
• Support Academic Programming; intervention, enrichment, and tutoring.
• Maintains school site grant documentation.
• Maintains school site inventory and ordering.
• Plans and implements various programs, activities, and learning opportunities.  Organizes games, activities, and learning exercises which supports the curriculum.
• Meets with ELO-P/ACES Program Leaders, Mentors, Coordinators and/or Director to identify and set up goals, determine instructional assistance needs, and establish a basis for coaching.  May meet with teachers to assist with developing learning plans.
• May work on an in-depth basis with small peer groups and/or individual students on special subjects, exercises, and activities which support the curriculum.
• Organizes play and exploration activities which support the curriculum.  Observes and participates in games, play, and individualized activity to assure student safety.
• May accompany students on district-sponsored field trips.
• Coordinates age-grade appropriate instructional aids and exercises to support the curriculum  Applies alternative lessons and learning strategies for maximizing learning experiences.
• May assist Extended Learning Mentors, teachers, and ELO-P/ACES Program Leaders with preparation and presentation of subject matter in small group learning environments.
• Meets with teachers, academic coaches, assistant principals, etc., to learn and coordinate individual and group educational goals and objectives.  Assists with implementation of special activities.
• Assists in training and provides input to ELO-P/ACES Program Leaders and other instructional assistants to administer learning exercises, tutor in selected subjects, and record attendance and achievement.
• Monitors learning center activities when an ELO-P/Program Leader is absent from the environment.
• Observes, monitors, and controls the behavior of students within approved procedures.
• Applies positive reinforcement with students.
• Uses appropriate discipline in accordance with grade level requirements and scope of authority.
• May report student academic, behavior progress and performance to teachers.
• Provides feedback to ELO-P/ACES Program Leaders and other school personnel concerning programs, activities and materials to meet student needs and interests. Alerts ELO-P/ACES Program Leaders to any special problems or information concerning students.
• Maintains appropriate records, tracks staff attendance, reviews time sheets, and completes various reports required for program compliance and to communicate educational outcomes.
• Makes recommendations for, and may assist in conducting in-services in conflict resolution, discipline, and positive reinforcement techniques for children.
• May provide clerical and logistics assistance to coordinators such as organizing transportation, arranging for recreational gear, etc.
• Attends meetings and trainings required by the district.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Qualifications:
 

• Knowledge and Skills:
  • The position requires working practices of reinforcing age appropriate child development and guidance applicable for an educational setting. Requires basic knowledge of positive reinforcement and discipline techniques. Requires basic knowledge of the subjects taught in the schools served by the district, including science, math, writing, grammar, spelling, language and reading, sufficiently to assist students with individual or group studies.  Requires a basic knowledge of methods for effective tutoring and instruction assistance. Requires knowledge of basic clerical and student record keeping processes. Requires knowledge of and skill at using personal computers, audiovisual, and other equipment to support learning, record information, and send communications. Requires sufficient human relation skills to work productively and cooperatively with teachers, students, and parents in formal and informal settings, to exercise patience when conveying information to students having difficulty in learning and play environments.
• Abilities:
  • Requires the ability to assist teaching staff with organization and support of a learning-oriented program that includes recreational activity. Requires the ability to assess the learning needs of individual students and prepare or recommend instructional support techniques and materials to meet those needs. Requires the ability to oversee students, administer assignments, and perform general clerical tasks. Requires the ability to facilitate problem solving processes with individuals, and small groups of students and assist with demonstrations of assigned subject matter. Requires the ability to relate positively to students in a teaching/learning environment in a way that builds confidence, recognizes and works on learning. 

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• AA/AS degree, or 48+ semester college units, or Paraprofessional Certification.
• Two years of experience working with students in a classroom or recreational environment. 

Licenses and Certificates:

• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Requires a valid first aid card within 90 days of employment.

Application Document Requirements:

• Resume
• High School diploma or GED.
• AA/AS degree, or 48+ semester college units, or Paraprofessional Certification.

Salary and Terms of Service:
Salary range (27) $21.67 - $26.68 per hour, eight (8) steps, eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week (M-F). Holidays, sick leave and vacation benefits. Prepaid family dental, medical, and vision insurance, prepaid life insurance plan for employee only.
Required Application Procedure:
Apply Online. An online application and all documents supporting the application requirements noted above must accompany your application by the closing date in order to receive consideration for this position.  It shall be the applicant's responsibility to supply copies of all documentation, letters of recommendation etc. or other related materials.
Selection Procedure:
A screening committee will evaluate each application, personal resume, and other letters of reference.  Interviews will be scheduled for qualified applicants.  If after interviews suitable applicants are not found, the search will continue.  As required by California State Law, should you be employed by the District, your fingerprints will be taken and submitted to the Justice Department and the FBI for a background check.  Processing fee will be at applicant's expense.