School Campus Aide (10 Month/School Year)

Berkeley Unified School District • Berkeley, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, monitor students primarily during meal and recess periods, and other school activities as needed. Perform light cleaning in meal areas and perform other related assignments as necessary. This is a 10-month position, working the school year, with shifts ranging from 2-5 hours per day. This is a notice of an open and promotional, competitive examination to establish an eligibility list from which substitute, limited term, and regular appointments will be made.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Six (6) months working with students desired.
• Valid first aid and CPR certificates issued by authorized agency preferred.
• Incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.
• Employment eligibility that includes fingerprint, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
• Ability to assure student compliance with school and organizational policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to complete work with many interruptions.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward students.
• Ability to determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to learn organizational operations, policies, and objectives.
• Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to monitor, observe and report student behavior.
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Ability to prevent or break up student conflicts and fights.
• Ability to read books to students and assist with reading and writing activities.
• Ability to scan and monitor campus activities to assure the well-being and safety of students and staff in non-classroom activities.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months working with students desired.
• Valid first aid and CPR certificates issued by authorized agency preferred.
• Incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students primarily during meal and recess periods in and around lunchrooms, playgrounds, bus stops, parking lots, crosswalks, or classrooms when teachers are unavailable.
• Engage students when playing at lunch or recess and during school activities.
• Report conditions that are hazardous to the health and safety of students.
• Assist students in conflict mediation/solving problems; reinforcing school agreements governing proper behavior of students.
• Report ongoing conflicts to site or district administration.
• Monitor and observe or scan assigned target areas.
• Perform light cleaning duties such as wiping down tables and benches in meal areas both indoors and outdoors.
• Assist students as needed in opening lunch items when necessary.
• Maintain order in and around indoor and outdoor meal areas.
• Assist with school-wide activities including Picture day, Vision/Hearing Screening, etc., to maintain the orderly and efficient movement of students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED