Community Service Assistant @ Rio Vista #4100

CLASS TITLE

COMMUNITY

SERVICE ASSISTANT

Work Length:

6.4

Hours Per Day Days Worked:

193

DEFINITION:

Under the supervision of the school administrator, assists school administrative and instructional staff in promoting and maintaining effective communications and relationships among students, parents, teachers, administrative staff and the community; monitors and supervises school and student activities in the school and in the community; and performs other related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Supervises or provides assistance for students in educational or recreational situations Acts as liaison between parents, students and staff Monitors and reviews attendance patterns and follows-up with students Confers with school administrators on activities relating to the monitoring of students in and around the school Participates in transportation of program participants in terms of making arrangements or providing supervision May assist in registration of participants Promotes parent participation in certain programs May interact with Limited English speaking students and families Assists in insuring that participants meet program requirements and adhere to rules

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience:

A combination of training and experience equivalent to high school graduation; previous experience working with young people, parents and community groups.

Knowledge of:

The community School programs, policies and procedures Cultural differences which can resolve misinterpretations of behaviors Basic phone and customer service skills Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others Involving community resources to assist in supporting students Supervising students in educational or recreational settings Ability to: Learn to interpret rules, policies, procedures and regulations Work independently

Licenses:

A valid California Driver's License required.

Certificates and Other Requirements:

Meet requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notices (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogen). Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years.

Environment:

School-based settings or other District designated environment working with students in a diversified special education classroom environment.

Physical Abilities:

Sufficient vision to monitor students during activities and to read instructional materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance to students and staff; frequently walking, reaching, holding with arms, bending at the waist, crouching and/or squatting to assist students; dexterity of hands and fingers to assist students and to operate specialized equipment or office equipment; pushing wheelchairs; lifting and/or manipulating objects or persons, and/or use of motion up to 25 lbs. or equivalent with or without assistance by another individual and/or with or without the assistance of devices designed to support the lifting effort.

Other Qualifications:

Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment fingerprinting and TB testing. CSEA, Salary Range 388 DIABLO

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board Approved:

6/79

Board Revision:

8/04

Board Revision:

6/22/15