Substitute ESS Rec Attendant/Program Aide

Job Title

Substitute for Extended School Services (ESS) Rec Attendants and Program Aides

Job Summary & Examination Date

The Extended School Services (ESS) Program serves students in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District both before and after school. The District is currently recruiting Substitutes for ESS Rec Attendants and ESS Program Aides. Both positions are approximately 2.0 - 2.5 hours in the morning; generally between the hours of 6:00 am - 8:30 am AND 3.0 - 3.5 hours in the afternoon; generally between the hours of 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Under the direction of the ESS Site Lead, Substitute ESS Rec Attendants and Program Aides observe and manage behavior of students enrolled in ESS during recreational activities; monitor the play area during periods when students are present; organize and direct age appropriate activities for school age students; and assist in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students. In addition, Substitute Program Aides coordinate and plan activities and support students' educational needs. ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT ON PRE-EMPLOYMENT CLEARANCES FOR: Department of Justice (CA) Fingerprints; Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprints and Tuberculosis (TB). NOTE: The District pays for Pre-Employment clearances for Substitute Employees.

Examples of Duties

Substitute ESS Rec Attendant (*Additional duties for Substitute ESS Program Aide) Assists students to organize and find appropriate play activities within a positive and encouraging environment. Distributes crafts and/or play material; provides required supplies. Implements school and ESS discipline policy and follows up with appropriate personnel to convey and/or receive information required to perform job functions. Maintains program equipment and work areas; ensures availability of items and/or provides a safe learning and recreational environment. Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings and provides a safe and positive environment. Organizes quiet or active, age appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities. Oversees students moving about the campus; ensure the safety of students and meets the District and program requirements. Promotes appropriate student behavior and good habits through implementation of a discipline plan to improve the quality of students outcome and encourage student development. Responds to inquiries to resolve issues; provides information and/or direction to others. Serves nutritious snacks; ensures students receive proper nutritional items to meet federal and state guidelines Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee; ensures safety of students and meets the District and programrequirements. *Assists with the implementation of instructional programs, lesson plans, and enrichment activities. *Assists with the planning of learning and/or age appropriate activities; presents and/or reinforces learning concepts. *Coordinates and/or oversees individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings; provides a safe and positive learning and recreational environment. *Develops and implements craft activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Substitute ESS Rec Attendant (*Additional qualifications for Program Aides) 16 years old; experience working with children. Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent GED and experience working with children. Complete at least 48 units at an institution of higher education OR Obtained an associate's or higher degree (college level) OR Met (pass) the District administered ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) assessment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: (*Additional Knowledge for Program Aide) Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Positive reinforcement techniques. Safe and age appropriate activities. Stages of child development. Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios. Basic record keeping methods and procedures. Behavior management and motivation techniques. First Aid and CPR. (Or willingness to complete certification through District sponsored program). Health and safety practices and procedures. Operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications. Safety Practices. Written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly. Ability to: (*Additional Abilities for Program Aide) Act as a good role model. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships. Gather and/or collate data. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain discipline with students. Operate equipment using defined methods. Work as part of a team Direct positive student discipline using appropriate communication skills. Adapt to changing work priorities; communicate with diverse groups; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Collate data; and use job-related equipment. Schedule a number of activities Understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Work with a variety of data

Benefits

The District provides excellent benefits for permanent employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including: Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care) Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only) Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions) Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program * Note: Benefits are subject to change. Voluntary Plans: Dependent life insurance coverage Disability plans through American Fidelity Vision: VSP Vision Care $10.20/monthly paid by employee 403(b) Retirement MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans In addition: Bargaining unit eligible employees may elect to become a CSEA member. Employees working 20 hours per week or more are enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system. 2026 Benefits Rates (Download PDF reader)