Student Leader
Description
ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers, and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.
JOB SUMMARY
The Student Leader - Expanded Learning Programs is aimed at current high school students who demonstrate exemplary performance and attitude and are interested in supporting the school’s academic program. Student Leaders support the after-school program in partnership and under the supervision of the After School Director/After School Educator to provide a high-quality, personalized education program for students during the after-school program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support Expanded Learning Program systems/procedures and help support student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
- Tutor students in the after school program, especially intervention and acceleration for students below grade level
- Support a school-wide culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students
- Help the Expanded Learning Program provide students and their families with regular and timely information on classroom activities and student progress
- May help track critical student information and assist in maintaining accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
- Assist in identify unique student needs and collaborates with other team members and outside service providers to address learning challenges
- Support Expanded Learning staff in leading student activities within the Expanded Learning program setting (arts-based programming, sports and athletics, STEAM/STEM programming, ect.)
- Serve as a role model for students by demonstrating Aspire’s commitment to our scholars to be prepared and empowered to build a fulfilling and liberated future for themselves and their communities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Competencies:
- Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
- Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
- Ability and willingness to reflect and improve
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
Minimum educational level:
- High School Senior or 130 credits of high school;
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
Experience required:
- Experience working with students as in an education setting preferred
Physical requirements:
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Work authorization requirements:
- Valid work Permit
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or classroom environment
- Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments
- Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals
- Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment
- May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines
Compensation:
Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA or TN state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Hourly pay is $21.50-$31.32
Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA or TN state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Hourly pay is $21.50-$31.32
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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