Basic Function and Representative Duties

DEFINITION: Under direction of an assigned supervisor, enrich the instructional program by providing information and expertise to an assigned student or group of students in a specialized area such as garden, sports, art, music or dance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Plan and implement presentation and materials related to specialized area of instruction to enrich the academic program; Develop methods to explain or demonstrate the information to students; Instruct students in assigned area of expertise and assist certificated instructor in evaluating whether student(s) have understood the concept of information; Provide technical assistance in the operation and maintenance of specialized instructional equipment as assigned; Provide assistance to and interact with students; Prepare and issue material and equipment for student use; Monitor and control student behavior according to established procedures; Maintain records of students' progress and attendance as assigned; Maintain inventories of supplies, material and equipment, ensuring that adequate amounts are available for timely instructional use; Adjust and maintain specialized equipment, if any, ensuring timely availability for student use; Maintain a variety of records and files; Maintain learning environment in a safe and orderly condition; Perform other related duties as required.

Gardening:

Plan, implement and coordinate all aspects of a garden education program; co-teach lessons using the Garden-Based Learning curriculum; deliver education through day-time and after-school garden-based classes promoting the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and beans; conduct interactive classes that provide hands-on learning opportunities for students and teachers; instruct students on principles of agroecology and ecoliteracy, seasonality, food systems, nutrition and healthy living; provide hands-on instruction to students on growing, tending to, maintaining, harvesting and preparation for consumption of a variety of food crops in a school garden; educate students regarding healthy food choices; develop a programmatic approach that emphasizes the 4R's; participate in site-based team meetings focusing on nutrition education

Maintain and oversee an edible school garden using organic gardening methods, including planting, composting, irrigating and harvesting fruits and vegetables; construct and install structures and buildings; develop and implement nutrition and gardening projects and events; shop for and purchase garden supplies and supplemental produce; conduct fruit and vegetable tastings

May assist with grant writing and fundraising processes; solicit and secure donations; assist with outreach activities focused on the school community and recruiting volunteers, including coordinating parties and special events and supervising volunteers

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF: Specialized area of enrichment instruction; Methods of instruction; Test development and construction; Principles, practices, procedures and equipment of specialized area of expertise; Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO: Plan, develop and conduct enrichment presentation; Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Interpret an extensive variety of specialized information in various forms and work effectively with abstract and concrete variables; Operate and demonstrate the use of specialized equipment and materials; Monitor and control student behavior; Provide assistance and information to students in area of specialty; Work independently under general supervision; Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships and others; Prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and files; Use effective interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Schedule and perform work to meet established timelines; Work independently with minimal supervision.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be completion of four years of college with major course work in the area of specialty and at least one year of work experience directly related to the field of specialty.

Working Conditions and Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print; Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend; Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; Require the ability to stand for long periods; Require the ability to walk long distances; Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is infrequent aspect of the job; Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.

The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.

ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.

All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.

All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.

As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.

Qualified candidates will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination(s)/test(s).

Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employee's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testi?es or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator

2020 Bonar Street, Room 116

Berkeley, CA 94702

Phone: 510-486-9338

Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.

BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:

1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.

4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.

10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.

15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.

Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.

HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)

Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)

New Year's Holiday (2 Days)

Martin Luther King's Birthday

Lincoln's Birthday

Washington's Birthday

Spring Board Holiday

Malcolm X's Birthday

Memorial Day

School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:

Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.

Closing Date/Time: 7/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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