Paraeducator Bridge Program at Parklane Elementary

LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTCLASS TITLE: PARAEDUCATOR-BRIDGE PROGRAMThe 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 DUTIES:Individual positions may not perform all of the duties listed nor do these examples include all responsibilities of positions in this with students alone or with another staff member in accordance with the guidelines of the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant. EProvide 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. ELead students in academic enrichment areas such as art science traditional sports nontraditional sports drama and dance. EProvide support during snack and attendance time at the beginning of the daily program. ESupervise observe and control behavior of students according to Bridge Program Rules of Conduct. EAssure 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. EInteract positively with site leader teachers Parks and Recreation and Boys and Girls Club staff and other paraeducators. EWork successfully with multiple grade levels throughout the Bridge Program. EHelp maintain a clean orderly work area. EMaintain daily records turning in a monthly calendar and notifying the site leader when an absence will occur. EParticipate in meetings and in-service training as necessary. Perform related duties as AND ABILITIES:KNOWLEDGE OF:Basic aspects of the physical and emotional care of childrenBasic subjects taught in District schools including arithmetic grammar spelling language and readingSafe practices in classroom and playground activitiesIndoor and outdoor recreational and educational activities for school-aged childrenInterpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesyProper English usage grammar vocabulary spelling and punctuationPositive behavior management techniques and discipline of childrenEffective record-keeping practices and proceduresABILITY TO:Tutor individual or small groups of students in a variety of academic subjectsDemonstrate an understanding patient respectful and receptive attitude toward students of all agesEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adultsMonitor and discipline students according to approved policies and proceduresEffectively supervise and care for children with varying degrees of development and needs in various activities Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actionUnderstand and follow the curriculum guide for enrichmentMaintain confidentiality in all matters related to studentsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma and increasingly responsible experience working with school aged children in an organized CONDITIONS:ENVIRONMENT:Outdoor and indoor recreational and classroom environmentsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Lifting heavy objects up to 25 poundsDexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities and prepare materialsBending at the waist kneeling or crouchingStanding and walking for up to two hours a day when necessaryDeveloped 8/08