BTB Assistant

POSITION GOAL:
Enrich the educational, emotional and physical well being of students in the quality Volusia County Schools’ BEFORE THE BELL [BTB] Program

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain a thorough knowledge of all phases of the program and job.
2. Successfully complete appropriate tasks and follow procedures and policies.
3. Establish and maintain good judgment in support of the program.
4. Remain in the program area during assigned hours unless specifically assigned duty elsewhere.
5. Establish and maintain positive communication with students, parents, school staff and Site Lead.
6. Become familiar with the program site and follow the directions for all emergency procedures: fire drills, severe weather drill, emergency evacuation procedures and others as needed.
7. Successfully complete in-service and staff development sessions as required (CPR, GSM, etc. . . .).
8. Attend and participate in required periodic staff meetings and/or workshops
9. Ensure proper supervision at all times.
10. Maintain work area in a neat, clean manner conducive to constructive play appropriate to the age group.
11. Coordinate activities with volunteers working with his/her group of children.
12. Effectively carry out assigned group activities.
13. Establish and maintain promptness and attendance.
14. Notify the Site Lead and/or Principal/Administrator in a timely manner of the need to be absent. This notification may be required in writing.
15. Ensure the equipment and materials are arranged, available, and maintained in good condition.
16. Encourage parental involvement.
17. Perform general housekeeping duties for the program as assigned.
18. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Site Lead

*Denotes essential job function/ADA

Position Code: 705970001

Subject: BTB

Grade level(s): 6-8

School/Site: Hinson Middle School

Please contact Caryn Gilley at cdgilley@volusia.k12.fl.us for additional information

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• Experience in working effectively with and managing organized activities for children (volunteer or paid)
• Holds current certification or will successfully complete the following course during the first year of employment: First Aid/CPR
• Successful completion of the Volusia County Schools substitute teacher training course (STAR) within one (1) year of date of hire is preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to implement program goals and strategies
• Willingness to help a child through the trials and errors of normal growth and development
• Ability to manage creative enrichment programs for students in grades 6-8
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
• Effective customer relations skills
• Ability to function as a member of a leadership team
• Ability to exercise good judgment regarding sensitive and confidential personnel and student matters
• A basic knowledge of VCS’ discipline policy

REPORTS TO: BEFORE THE BELL Site Lead

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

$15.35 - $16.03 per hour

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