Extended School Day Aide

*GRANBURY ISD requires three references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc. with at least a minimum of two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISD will not accept references from friends or family members.*

Contract days: 180

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To work with students in grades Pre-K through 5th in a before and after school program, providing a safe and
secure environment while engaging them in developmentally appropriate activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education/Certification:
• High School Diploma or GED unless a current student

• Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to establish a positive, supportive, and working relationship with staff members
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to provide positive behavior management, and developmentally appropriate activities for 15-20 children

• Minimum Experience:
• Previous experience working with children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• To work with children in grades Pre-K through 5th grade in a before and after school program

• Provide a safe environment for all children on the school site

• To be aware of the whereabouts of all children for whom you are responsible

• Communicate clearly, effectively, and in a positive manner with children as to your expectations and rules

• Work with Site Leader in creating curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities and positive behavior management techniques

• To implement curriculum and positive behavior management techniques with the group of children for whom you are responsible

• To participate in activities with the students and be actively involved with them, not just observing or supervising

• To establish a positive, supportive, and working relationship with staff

• To check and insure that the bathrooms are free of health and safety issues along with playground equipment

• To work as a positive, flexible, and supportive, and contributing member of a team for the well being of all students on the site and for the success of the program

• To recommend program changes, as appropriate

• To maintain accurate time sheets in Skyward and submit each Friday

• To maintain current CPR and First Aid training

• To perform such duties as assigned by the Site Leader and/or Child Care Coordinator

Essential Job Functions:

Requires the ability to demonstrate patience and understanding of children. Also requires the ability to see, hear, learn, and implement developmentally appropriate practices and positive behavior management techniques.

Terms of employment:

During the school year as determined in handbook. Flexibility is required in determining the number of hours and location of work, according to the needs of the program across the district.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Site Leader using an evaluation form provided by the Child Care Coordinator.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.