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LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLASS TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR-BRIDGE PROGRAM
The mission of the Bridge Program is to provide a safe after school program for students in Lodi Unified School District who attend schools funded by the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Proposition 49 Grant. The requirements of the Grant include an academic hour focusing on Literacy and Mathematics, an hour of enrichment, and an hour of recreation. It is the goal of the Bridge Program to make each site a powerful, fun learning environment for all students.
Paraeducators for the Bridge Program provide academic and enrichment support to individuals or small groups of elementary or middle school students participating in the after school Bridge Program at an assigned site. They are under the supervision of Lodi Unified School District Bridge Program Administrators.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this class.
Work with students alone or with another staff member in accordance with the guidelines of the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant. E
Provide homework tutoring in academic subjects, including checking for homework completion; read with students; play academic games and activities; utilize Black Line Masters for student support. E
Lead students in academic enrichment areas, such as art, science, traditional sports, nontraditional sports, drama, and dance. E
Provide support during snack and attendance time at the beginning of the daily program. E
Supervise, observe and control behavior of students according to Bridge Program Rules of Conduct. E
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety rules; assist students regarding the building of self-esteem and development of a value system; provide proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance. E
Interact positively with site leader, teachers, Parks and Recreation and Boys and Girls Club staff, and other paraeducators. E
Work successfully with multiple grade levels throughout the Bridge Program. E
Help maintain a clean, orderly work area. E
Maintain daily records, turning in a monthly calendar, and notifying the site leader when an absence will occur. E
Participate in meetings and in-service training as necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic aspects of the physical and emotional care of children
Basic subjects taught in District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities
Indoor and outdoor recreational and educational activities for school-aged children
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation
Positive behavior management techniques and discipline of children
Effective record-keeping practices and procedures
ABILITY TO:
Tutor individual or small groups of students in a variety of academic subjects
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, respectful and receptive attitude toward students of all ages
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults
Monitor and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures
Effectively supervise and care for children with varying degrees of development and needs in various activities
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Understand and follow the curriculum guide for enrichment
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to students
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and increasingly responsible experience working with school aged children in an organized setting.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor and indoor recreational and classroom environments
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting heavy objects up to 25 pounds
Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materials
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
Standing and walking for up to two hours a day when necessary
Developed 8/08
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.
Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace.
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