What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gear UP for Greatness! (High School Summer Transition Program) Support Staff (Multiple Positions Available) position at Urbana High School?
URBANA SCHOOL DISTRICT #116
TITLE: Gear UP for Greatness! (High School Summer Transition Program) Support Staff (Multiple Positions Available)
LOCATION: Urbana High School
SUPERVISOR: Summer Transition Coordinator, Building Administrative Team and Program Director
SUPERVISES: Students
JOB SUMMARY: The Summer Transition Support Staff will provide additional support to rising eighth graders transitioning to the high school, teachers, and the program coordinator.
PROGRAM DATES: August 3 - 7, 9:00 - 3:00
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Answer questions and provide a reteach of information to students participating in the program.
- Actively participate in the program, contribute to daily instruction, and complete all assigned tasks.
- Initiate and encourage students attending the program. Maintain a positive relationship with the students and staff working in the program.
- Ask for guidance and assistance from the coordinator when unable to assist a student.
- Monitor and supervise the students within assigned areas of the school.
- Support positive approaches for dealing with student behavior.
- Utilize de-escalation strategies when needed.
- Arrive and depart on time for your scheduled work.
- Perform other duties as assigned. (i.e.: taking attendance, meal counts, program arrival and departure).
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
- Associate’s Degree or 60 hours of college credit required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in a school setting
- Internal applicants only
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- De-escalation strategies and social and emotional learning strategies
- Leadership skills
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Hourly position at the rate of $22/hour
- Position is for transition program running August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026
- Orientation meeting scheduled prior to the program startup.
START DATE: Orientation will be held prior to the program start date
NOTE: This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. Position contingent upon grant funding.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support staff.
REVISED: March 2026
Salary : $22