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SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Employer
Denver Public Schools
Location
Denver, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Title: School Age Program Specialist

Department: Department of Extended Learning and Community Schools

Location: DENVER DISCOVERY SCHOOL

Area: Northeast

J ob Type: Monday - Friday; Full-Time (Summers Off)

S tarting Salary: $38,107/annually; based upon education and experience

H ighlights: Paid Professional Development trainings, benefits available

Make a difference in the lives of students by joining our team and supporting the DPS vision, Every Child Succeeds.

Essential Functions and Objectives:

Supervise the day-to-day operations of two-four high quality on-site before and after school youth programs during the school year and one high quality on-site dismissal days and camps. Interpret the philosophy of Denver Public Schools to faculty, staff, parents, visitors and the community. Ensure that Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care and District policies and procedures are followed.

Establish and maintain high quality site programs:

-Ensure success of year round programs through the use of positive youth development strategies

-Ensure program and curriculum delivery is implemented for children during the school year, camps and dismissal days, in an enriching, engaging and enjoyable manner.

-Supervise and assist the site staff in the planning and implementation of curriculum, centers, Theme Teams, field trips and additional program components.

-Plan and implement, with site staff, thematic units throughout the year.

-Purchase of special items according to guidelines and budget limitations.

-Oversee and guide the discipline process.

-Manage attendance records, staff/student ratio. Communicate need for adding or reducing staff for actual attendance numbers.

-Create and manage a substitute list.

-Identify market strategies to maintain and /or increase program enrollment.

-Establish and oversee maintenance of parent tables according to guidelines.

-Responsible for ensuring parents receive information on all upcoming Discovery Link/Fit Fun events including parent nights, registration, Dismissal Day Camps or Break Camps.

Program operations:

-Provide accurate and timely information on program operations as requested.

-Oversee staff hours and submit time reports to the payroll clerk.

-Maintain a punctual, reliable schedule during your scheduled hours.

-Must be able to work both shifts any given day and work split shifts as needed.

-Must be at site during program hours.

-Be available by cell phone between the hours of 6:15am-6:30pm.

-Substitute as needed for all programs as requested by the Area Supervisor. Perform all duties, as outlined by the specific job description, of the staff for which you are substituting.

Staff management:

-Train, supervise and coach all staff members to create a harmonious and efficient working environment.

-Assist with Department hiring process.

-Supervise and manage staff corrective action process when necessary.

-Communicate with Area Supervisor regarding licensing requirements for all staff records.

-Observe and engage in program components to enhance staff support and ensure program quality.

-Facilitate monthly site staff meetings with the Area Supervisor.

-Follow a schedule to visit the programs in your area to track program quality according to established procedures.

-Obtain and communicate to staff all host school policies and procedures

-Host school cooperation and communication:

-Promote a cooperative relationship with all school personnel including the principal, secretary and facility manager.

-Attend monthly host school CSC, staff meetings or trainings.

-Provide Discovery Link/Fit Fun information to weekly school newsletters to parents.

-Meet monthly with host school "designated" staff to update program issues through conversation and the Principal Report.

-Collaborate with the host school to align discipline procedures and curriculum with school day.

Guidelines, policies, procedures:

-Be knowledgeable of, and able to implement, Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care Guidelines.

-Become knowledgeable of, and able to implement, Discovery Link's Policies and Procedures.

-Supervise and maintain all Discovery Link/Fit Fun logs (Accident, Child Abuse, Discipline, Medication, Natural Disaster and Record of Drills.)

-Maintain all appropriate records and site information as required by the Department of Human Services.

-Process all reports as required by Denver Public Schools and Licensing.

-Internal cooperation and communication:

-Attend all Program Specialist meetings.

-Communicate regularly with Area Supervisors at the Central Office.

-Communicate regularly with financial and registration staff regarding program changes, account information and enrollment.

-Work cooperatively with the purchaser to place supply orders and coordinate deliveries.

-Assist purchaser in maintaining accurate, up to date, inventories of snack and site supplies.

-Participate in Administrative Team meetings as requested.

-Participate on special committees as needed.

-Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Professional Development:

-Attend all Discovery Link/Fit Fun orientations, trainings and staff meetings.

-Present workshops at Discovery Link/Fit Fun trainings as requested.

-Attend one professional training opportunity per year.

-Evaluate, communicate, coach and encourage professional growth opportunities to staff members.

Licensure & Certification:

-Valid Colorado Driver's License, appropriate insurance coverage and acceptable driving record for the past three years.

-Must have reliable transportation and the ability to pick up and deliver supplies at times.

Education & Experience:

-Verifiable education or training in work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting, or 4-H; and must have completed at least one of the following qualifications:

a. A 4-year college degree with a major such as recreation, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field.

b. Two years of college education (60 credits earned) and 6 months (910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision of 4 or more children.

-Minimum one year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:

-Be at least 21 years of age as defined by Rules Regulating School-Age Child Care Centers.

-Must be Able to become First Aid, CPR, Universal Precautions and Medication Certified.

-Able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Colorado Department of Human Services Child Care Guidelines and Regulations.

-Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task.

-Computer skills, with data base experience a plus.

-Experience building relationships and partnerships with diverse people and organizations; strong collaboration skills.

-Flexible, self-motivated individual.

-Supervisory experience in a school setting.

-Evidence of verbal and written communication skills.

-Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

About Denver Public Schools:

The Department of Extended Learning and Community Schools supports and strengthens DPS students, families, schools and communities by delivering and facilitating high-quality programs and services that extend beyond the traditional school experience. This includes out-of-school-time programs and volunteer and community partnership services. This work creates safe environments where students and families gain the tools, resources and social competencies they need to achieve success.

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

Under the leadership of Superintendent Tom Boasberg and guided by the tenets of The Denver Plan, DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org .

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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