EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM,HRLY
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This is a non-benefitted position. Up to 29 hours per week.
GROUP LEADER – Hourly Position
The group leader is responsible for the supervision of students in the OCPS Extended DayEnrichment Program. The group leader’s hours may be flexibly scheduled to accommodateprogram needs.
QualificationsThe group leader needs to have the following qualifications: ability to direct students inacademic enrichment and recreational activities; enthusiasm and stamina; ability to maintaincontrol of the group; interest in a variety of subjects; ability to communicate with students andadults; ability to make each student feel important; ability to take direction from the sitecoordinator; and willingness to pursue further education.
ResponsibilitiesGroup Supervision Plans, prepares and implements developmentally appropriate activities for students. Determines supplies and equipment required and advises the site coordinator. Establishes warm, friendly, yet objective, relationships with his/her group. Maintains work areas in a neat, clean manner conducive to constructive play. Communicates with the site coordinator, parents and other staff members. Helps to maintain positive relationships with school personnel. Assists in serving nutritious snacks. Records and updates daily group attendance. Reports to the site coordinator any significant problems or unusual behavior. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Company at a glance
Orange County Public Schools is recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation – the 8th largest school district in America (4th in Florida) with 210 traditional schools, approximately 206,000 students and over 24,000 employees.
OCPS students enjoy equity and access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, including magnet programs with specialized curriculum from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Offerings include aviation and aerospace, laser photonics, agriscience, theater and performing arts, International Baccalaureate, international studies, law and finance, engineering, science and technology, foreign language, criminal justice, medical technology, veterinary science and other specialties. OCPS is also known for encouraging students to pursue college credits through Advanced Placement courses. In fact, OCPS high school graduates pass AP exams at a higher rate than students in Massachusetts, the highest scoring state in America.
Career and technical education programs are infused in middle and high school curriculum, where students can explore career options, earn industry certifications and even receive an AA degree when they graduate.
Every year, more than 100 graduates from OCPS high schools are accepted into top-20 colleges and universities around the country, as well as U.S. service academies. The district also boasts a 97.9% graduate rate among its 20 traditional high schools.
By 2020, every OCPS student had a laptop or digital device as a part of an aggressive and innovative digital learning program. The Center for Digital Education and National School Boards Association ranks OCPS among the top 10 on its annual Digital School Districts Survey. Currently, every secondary student has a laptop.
OCPS celebrated its 150th anniversary in December 2019. Thanks to Orange County voters and taxpayers, 50 new schools have been built and more than 120 school construction projects completed since 2003.
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