Student Services Assistant 21365

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor or counselor, perform student support activities to enhance and reinforce behavioral and social skills to students; report sensitive issues; assist students with refusal skills related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; assist students with issues related to bullying, low self-esteem, anger management, decision making, and other matters which prevent full educational potential; provide a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for staff and students.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Student Services Assistant performs student support activities to enhance and reinforce behavioral and social skills of students enrolled in an assigned instructional assistance program.  The Student Services Specialist performs a variety of paraprofessional duties related to the operation of a school student services center.  The Student Services Specialist – Bilingual performs a variety of paraprofessional duties related to the operation of a school student services center for those with limited English or non-English proficiency.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Assist with the presentation of behavioral learning modules, by tutoring individuals or meeting with small groups of students, and provide encouragement and support. E

Oversee and monitor students during out-of-classroom activities and small group experiences. E

Conduct training meetings with students and reinforce reflective listening skills. E

Present research-based whole class lesson modules on social/emotional, bullying, and prevention skills. E

Notify and consult school counselor and/or administrator regarding cases that may affect the safety, health or welfare of the student. E

Work with school staff to identify and document students for referral to student assistance programs and student and family program participation. E

Assist in the collection and maintenance of evaluation data. E

Assist in the administration of documentation for targeted students. E

Assist the Supervisor/Counselor in organizing program components, creating materials, copying documents, distributing and collecting supplies. E

Perform a variety of clerical work in support of assigned classroom; type and file materials as assigned;

Monitor supply inventory for program activities; inform District office of the need to order materials and equipment in accordance with established limitations. E

Participate in professional development and District/site trainings, when requested. E

Provide general guidance and nurturance to students. E

Perform related duties as assigned.At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E"which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child development principles and practices.
Basic methods used in motivating, assisting and building resilience in students.
Student behavior and characteristics.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
Oral and written communication skills, including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Research-based class lessons.
Record-keeping and filing techniques.
Basic computer skills.

 
ABILITY TO:
Perform student support activities to enhance and reinforce behavioral and social skills to students.
Assist students with bullying, low self-esteem, anger management, decision making, and other matters which prevent full educational potential.
Work confidentially with discretion; maintain confidentiality when working with student information.
Understand and work within the scope of assigned duties.
Speak clearly and distinctly.
Learn methods to be followed in a variety of situations.
Demonstrate patience and ability to relate to students.
Follow oral and written directions.
Perform basic clerical work and light typing.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and staff members.
Project a mature, constructive, stable and healthy attitude in a school environment.
Establish and maintain professional, cooperative, and effective working relationships with students and adults.
Prepare records and maintain reports.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Plan and organize work.
Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
 
ENVIRONMENT:
School environment.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to observe students.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment and demonstrate activities.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
 
HAZARDS:
Possible contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

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. 
 
For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406