- Salary
- $24 – $31/hr
- Location
- Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA, CA, US
- Department
- Education
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
**This position is for the Alternative Programs department at the Twin Peaks Center. The hours for the current vacancy are 12 hours/week (Tuesday 6 hours and Thursday 6 hours), and it is a 9.5-month-a-year position. **
Please note: This position is not benefit-eligibleParticipate in the planning and implementation of the Independent Study Program at an assigned site; present instructional materials and determine appropriate instructional approach; assist in planning, design, development, and revision of curricular materials for the assigned program. E
Assess student readiness, abilities and needs and review and modify individual student assignments as needed; analyze student interests, aptitudes, career plans and skill levels; explain and demonstrate concepts and skills; communicate with teachers regarding effective course modification recommendations. E
Review schoolwork with students; discuss questions or answers, student ideas and opinions, goals and other matters with students; prepare and explain weekly school assignments; grade assignments, midterm finals, projects and other documents. E
Prepare course completion or incomplete status forms as appropriate and submit to teachers for review and action; prepare and maintain attendance records and course contracts. E
Communicate with parents, counselors, truant officers and others to exchange information regarding students; contact students or parents regarding absences and reschedule classes as needed. E
Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and one year experience working with students in a classroom environment.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Core and elective curriculum subjects offered at the District.
Instructional approaches, methods and techniques.
Policies and procedures related to attendance and the program.
Operation of a computer and other office equipment.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Record-keeping techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Participate in the planning and implementing of the Independent Study Program at an assigned site. Present instructional materials independently and determine appropriate instructional approaches. Assess student readiness, abilities and review and modify individual student assignments as needed.
Review and modify individual student assignments.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work independently with little direction.
Prepare and maintain records.
Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to monitor students.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
