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Lead Extended Student Services Assistant at Poway Unified School District Share on X Print Application Deadline 6/12/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/4/2026 Contact Ryan Graggs 858-521-2800 2796 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $19.66 - $25.15 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Extended Student Services Supervisor, assist in the overall activities of school-aged children in an Extended Student Services (ESS) program; assist in planning and designing activities; maintain records and files; assist in the training and supervision of aides and student workers. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print LEAD EXTENDED STUDENT SERVICES ASSISTANT BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Extended Student Services Supervisor, assist in the overall activities of school-aged children in an Extended Student Services (ESS) program; assist in planning and designing activities; maintain records and files; assist in the training and supervision of aides and student workers. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Assist the ESS Supervisor in daily activities; organize and prepare a positive learning environment; prepare materials and supplies; lead and supervise students in games in a classroom or playground environment

E Maintain a safe and secure environment for students; provide student behavior management charts and programs; develop positive behavior with incentives and reinforcements. E Participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of regular and student aides; contact substitutes; establish and maintain employee records for personnel and payroll. E Prepare registration packets; maintain files and records including student enrollment, family accounting ledgers and receipts; collect registration and tuition fees; assist in collection of delinquent accounts; provide security for monies received.

E Administer first aid and follow necessary emergency procedures; verify medication authorization; monitor medical conditions; identify and report safety hazards on site. E Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment. E Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, duplicating, recording attendance and laminating materials.

E Assist with budget planning including purchasing and receiving supplies; maintain inventory control of food, supplies and equipment. E Communicate with current and prospective parents and various organizations to explain the ESS program; coordinate program activities with District personnel as needed; contact guest speakers; organize field trips; provide tours for visitors. E Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

E Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work. E Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Child development principles and practices.

Safe practices in classroom activities. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. Maintaining a safe, clean and orderly environment.

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Basic record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills. Policies and procedures of assigned program and activities. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations. ABILITY TO: Assist the ESS Supervisor with supervision and related activities of the assigned center. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Complete work with many interruptions. Oversee and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.

Operate standard office equipment including computer and assigned software. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: passage of the PUSD examination for this classification or 48 college/university semester units or equivalent quarter units and a minimum of 6 units of early childhood development or related field one year experience working in a preschool or child care program LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Classroom and playground environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Constant interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time. Kneeling, crouching or bending at the waist to assist students. Seeing to read a variety of materials and to observe students.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment. Lifting moderately heavy objects.

HAZARDS: Contact with blood or other body fluids. Requirements / Qualifications Selection Procedure Applications will be screened and those whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: Oral Examination and Performance Examination. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission.

*This position is 6 or 8 hours per day, 12 months per year and includes benefits.* *The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for six months.* *This eligibility list will be used to fill current and future vacancies District-wide* **One year of experience working in a preschool or child care program meets the minimum requirements, 6 units of Early Childhood Development or related field is preferred not mandatory** Current vacancies are located at: Morning Creek Elementary and future sites District-wide. Morning Creek Elementary - 30 hours per week, 12 months per year Candidates who possess a valid and current four-year degree AND passed the CBEST will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this classification. (You must provide a copy of your OFFICIAL SEALED transcript AND proof of passing CBEST) Unofficial transcripts and unsealed transcripts will not be acceptable

Requirements / Qualifications Selection Procedure Applications will be screened and those whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: Oral Examination and Performance Examination. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission. *This position is 6 or 8 hours per day, 12 months per year and includes benefits.* *The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for six months.* *This eligibility list will be used to fill current and future vacancies District-wide* **One year of experience working in a preschool or child care program meets the minimum requirements, 6 units of Early Childhood Development or related field is preferred not mandatory** Current vacancies are located at: Morning Creek Elementary and future sites District-wide

Morning Creek Elementary - 30 hours per week, 12 months per year Candidates who possess a valid and current four-year degree AND passed the CBEST will be placed at Step 6 of the salary range designated for this classification. (You must provide a copy of your OFFICIAL SEALED transcript AND proof of passing CBEST) Unofficial transcripts and unsealed transcripts will not be acceptable. Comments and Other Information Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.

Benefits include: Retirement - CalPERS Holidays - 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits Comments and Other Information Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week. Benefits include: Retirement - CalPERS Holidays - 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract) Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months) Medical and Prescription Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness/Mental Health Benefit Flexible Benefit Plan Options For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess

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