Specialist​/REACH Classroom Leader

Temporary-Hourly (At-Will/Non-represented) position
(approximately 25 - 28 hours/week)

The City of Pico Rivera is a thriving community that offers opportunities to all who live and work in the City. The City boasts a population in excess of 63,000. Within the City's nine square miles, more than 120 developed acres are devoted to recreational facilities for the enjoyment of the community, including 100 acres of local parks. The City looks forward to the next 50 years with several recent and pending projects helping to ensure that Pico Rivera continues to be a great place to live, work, and play.

The Department
The Department of Parks and Recreation is comprised of 19 key divisions, to include

REACH(Recreation and Education Accelerating Children's Hopes),a grant-funded after school program provided in partnership with the El Rancho Unified School District (ERUSD).REACH is designed to enhance children's overall academic performance, reduce absenteeism, improve behavior and re-engage the child in the educational process by providing homework assistance, mentoring, performing arts and recreational activities in a safe, supervised environment.

The Position
Under the direction of the REACH Supervisor or designated Coordinator, the REACH Classroom Leaders are responsible for providing engaging and positive daily learning experiences to approximately 20 students; ensuring the safety of their students; aligning and presenting curriculum to state standards; and preparing recorded and live lessons for students for potential distance learning.

Work schedule coincides with the El Rancho Unified School District calendar (ERUSD is closed during school holidays, furlough days, winter, spring, and summer recesses).

Typical schedule:

Monday-Friday 2:00 p.m.

- 6:00 p.m. (modified day Wednesday, start 12:30 p.m.

- 6:00 p.m.).

• Supervise and ensure the safety of students at all times.
• Maintain clean and organized classroom/work areas.
• Facilitate in the delivery of the LitART Literacy Curriculum including the literacy, math, enrichment, recreational, and homework support activities.
• Actively participate in professional development activities including training workshops, coaching, and facilitated meetings.
• Employ positive classroom management and discipline techniques.
• Communicate with parents and volunteers as needed.
• Record and maintain daily attendance records and assist in the sign-in/out process.
• Consistently support the mission of the REACH Program.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent, and have two (2) years of college (48 semester units or 60 quarter units), or Associate's (AA) degree or higher, or the ability to pass an Instructional Aide Written Exam with a minimum score of 70%. (Applicants must provide acceptable proof of college education with application materials, or you may email proof to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).,
  
  within 48 hours of submitting application); and
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Relevant experience working with children and developing and implementing programs to help them improve their academic and social skills is desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish is desirable.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing 50 pounds is required.

Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold, and may often work with constant interruptions.

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