Lead Extended Student Services Assistant

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Passage of the PUSD examination for this classification
• 48 college/university semester units or equivalent quarter units
• A minimum of 6 units of early childhood development or related field
• One year experience working in a preschool or child care program

• Valid California driver’s license.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

• Classroom and playground environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Constant interruptions.

• 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.

• Contact with blood or other body fluids.