ELP Group Leader

Lemon Grove School District•Lemon Grove, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The ELP Group Leader, supervised by the designated ELP administrator, has direct contact with students, grade level teachers, school staff, and parents. In coordination with the ELP Site Leader, ELP administrator, or other staff, this role involves working with individual and groups of students, reinforcing academics in a learning environment, performing clerical duties, and providing a variety of enrichment activities in an expanded day setting to support the goals and objectives of the Expanded Learning Program (ELP). The ELP Group Leader supports the equity work of the district through the implementation of the Expanded Learning Program, which is designed to increase access to educational and enrichment services for students.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Paid or volunteer experience with school aged students preferably in school setting (e.g., youth engagement, youth development)
District pre-employment test or completion of 48 college semester units
District post-offer physical examination and drug screening
Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter or a chest x-ray
Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
Basic child development principles and practices
School rules and regulations
Supervision methods in school settings
School procedures for student discipline
Safety hazards for students and staff
School emergency procedures during supervision
Procedures for approaching unknown person on school campus
Methods for resolving student conflicts
Procedures for reporting and assessing student injuries
Behavior management & motivation techniques
Correct English usage grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Oral and written communication skills
Basic Math skills
Ability to work with a diverse populations of individuals
Ability to communicate in a calm, neutral and non-confrontational manner
Ability to act quickly with professional judgment
Ability to enforce school rules and regulations
Ability to deescalate student conflicts
Ability to monitor student behavior
Ability to intervene proactively with students and de-escalate student conflicts
Ability to problem solve student issues
Ability to work with groups of students
Ability to demonstrate respect, acceptance and fairness in work with students
Ability to operate a computer and assigned software and operate a 2-way radio to receive and send communication
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to accept direction and follow instructions
Ability to work in a positive and collaborative manner with students, staff and public
Ability to identify and report safety concerns
Ability to maintain a clean, safe, professional and positive learning environment
Ability to maintain Confidentiality
Prolonged standing and walking for extended periods of time, often on uneven ground
Hearing and seeing within a normal range
Dexterity of hands and fingers
Bending at waist, kneeling or crouching to move objects
Intervening physically to stop conflicts between angry or emotionally upset students
Regularly lift items up to 20 pounds and/or move items up to 35 pounds

Responsibilities

Supervise students during scheduled time and provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Prepare materials and supplies for daily program activities.
Monitor groups of students in assigned areas proactively to prevent conflicts or concerns from developing in a timely manner to appropriately prevent harm to the student population.
Assist with the coordination and planning of age-appropriate academic and enrichment activities; presents and/or reinforces learning concepts.
Lead and supervise groups of students in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including games, art, Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM), performing arts, health & wellness, and other related activities.
Assist students with homework assignments, explaining questions and enhancing understanding of homework as needed.
Maintain records with appropriate accounting programs, weekly scheduled activities, and requested materials.
Assist with scheduling, maintain accurate records of student participation and attendance utilizing appropriate accounting programs in coordination with the ELP team.
Monitor students’ arrival and departure to the expanded learning program and implement the policies on checking on absent students.
Ensure that school rules are followed and student behavior toward staff and other students is appropriate.
Reinforce positive behaviors and communicate inappropriate behaviors to Site Leader.
Follow assigned area of supervision of students, as provided by ELP Site Leader, ELP administrator, or other school staff.
Monitor restrooms and other facilities to ensure rules of the school are being followed by students using these areas.
Monitor children daily at the end of the program until all children have been picked up by parents.
Treat all students in an equitable, impartial, professional, and respectful manner.
Communicate daily with ELP Site Leader about student supervision concerns or safety concerns.
Maintain a neat, clean, safe, healthy, and sanitary classroom and play environment by cleaning up after activities, as needed; prepare classrooms and program spaces for custodial staff cleaning.
Use available work time to ensure student referrals are made to the ELP Site Leader and that supervision areas are clean and organized for the next activity.
Monitor assigned supervision areas for safety concerns that should be immediately corrected and reported to appropriate school staff.
Administer basic first aid and CPR as necessary.
Organize and distribute nutritious snacks.
Attends meetings as assigned to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
Performs other functions, duties and tasks related to this class as assigned (e.g., District-required training).