Salary Schedule
OverviewThis position assists with the operation of the after school enrichment program – financial, communication, compliance, health and safety. The assistant would be responsible for children after school at a time when the coordinator may not be on campus. All functions are performed with adherence to current state laws, state board rules and school board policy. This role is to assist and support the Extended Day Coordinator and not intended to be responsible for the program. Performs related work as directed.
Responsibilities and QualificationsEXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResponds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light.Assists coordinator with phone calls, emails, newsletters related to the operation of the program.Communicates with parents, the site principal and school personnel using effective written and verbal communication.Assumes job of the verifier when the coordinator processes weekly tuition payments, prepares bank deposit, and completes paperwork in accordance with OCPS policy.Responsible for accurately recording student attendance for the morning and the afternoon programs on the Extended Day computer software program.Oversees student pick up and parent pin out process on computer. Follows OCPS policy regarding releasing students to authorized persons.Knowledge of functions necessary to manage Extended Day office in coordinators absence.Attends and participates in Extended Day district trainings along with program coordinator.Assists hourly extended day after school personnel; helps group leaders create activities to include in their weekly schedules.Supports staff activities that provide appropriate experiences designed to meet the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of children after school.Takes immediate action in situations involving the safety and well-being of students following OCPS standard procedures. Assistant is accountable for health and safety decisions for all children when program coordinator may not be on campus.Maintains current CPR/First Aid/ and Medication certification. Dispenses medication to children as needed. Maintains medication log and complies with OCPS policy.Provides assistance with fire and severe weather drills during Extended Day hours to ensure child safety and compliance with state and OCPS policies.Exercises good judgment to make decisions and takes responsibility for them. Takes initiative to solve problems.Aids with the maintenance and availability of materials, equipment and supplies.Responsible for afterschool snack distribution and any required record keeping.Assumes other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; utilizes word processing, database, and software programs.Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department activities, which may include a laminator, copy machine, or fax.Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities.The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.MARGINAL FUNCTIONSWhile the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.Performs related duties as directed.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma and a minimum of two (2) years related experience working in a child care, recreational, teaching or similar program which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions. Must have demonstrated aptitude for working with children. Must possess and maintain a current CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain within ninety (90) days of employment within this position.PERFORMANCE APTITUDESData Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide leadership, guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.ADA COMPLIANCEPhysical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling; and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight.Sensory Requirements: Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination and oral communications ability as well as the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. The Orange County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.The Orange County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
Skills Required
- High school diploma
- Minimum of two years of related experience in childcare, recreation, teaching, or a similar program
- Demonstrated aptitude for working with children
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment
- Current First Aid certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment
- Current medication certification
What We Do
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is a public K–12 school district serving nearly 208,000 students across 214 schools in Central Florida. Working with families and the community, OCPS empowers students through superior academic experiences, essential life skills, and broad opportunities. The district provides educational foundations designed to help students thrive and prepare for future success while partnering with families and the wider community.




