Paraeducator - Bridge Program at Manlio Silva Elementary
About the role
The mission of the Bridge Program is to provide a safe after school program for students in Lodi Unified School District who attend schools funded by the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Proposition 49 Grant. The requirements of the Grant include an academic hour focusing on Literacy and Mathematics, an hour of enrichment, and an hour of recreation. It is the goal of the Bridge Program to make each site a powerful, fun learning environment for all students.
Paraeducators for the Bridge Program provide academic and enrichment support to individuals or small groups of elementary or middle school students participating in the after school Bridge Program at an assigned site. They are under the supervision of Lodi Unified School District Bridge Program Administrators.
Responsibilities
- Work with students alone or with another staff member in accordance with the guidelines of the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant.
- Provide homework tutoring in academic subjects, including checking for homework completion; read with students; play academic games and activities; utilize Black Line Masters for student support.
- Lead students in academic enrichment areas, such as art, science, traditional sports, nontraditional sports, drama, and dance.
- Provide support during snack and attendance time at the beginning of the daily program.
- Supervise, observe and control behavior of students according to Bridge Program Rules of Conduct.
- Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety rules; assist students regarding the building of self-esteem and development of a value system; provide proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
- Interact positively with site leader, teachers, Parks and Recreation and Boys and Girls Club staff, and other paraeducators.
- Work successfully with multiple grade levels throughout the Bridge Program.
- Help maintain a clean, orderly work area.
- Maintain daily records, turning in a monthly calendar, and notifying the site leader