Before School Student Support Aide (SY26-27)

Position: Before School Student Support Aide

Position Type: Part-time

Department: Community Education

Location: J.R. Lowell Elementary School 123 Lowell Ave. Watertown, MA

Reports to: Site Coordinator / Assistant Director and Director

Affiliation: Non-Aligned

Schedule: 5 days/week, 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM.

Pay Rate: $27.24 per hour - $35.50 per hour based on relevant, job-alike experience

Incentive Program: This position is eligible for up to $1,000.00 in bonus and/or stipend pay if specific criteria are met.

General Description:

Watertown Community Education is a self-sustaining program of the Watertown Public Schools that provides quality enrichment programs and courses for children, adults, and families.

The Before School Program provides care to a multi-age group of students in kindergarten through grade 5 from 7:15 am - 8:05 am daily.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a smooth transition for students from the program to the start of school day
• Assist students, if/as needed, with personal care needs which may include but are not limited to feeding, toileting, diapering, personal safety, and/or management of personal items
• Implement student and program accommodations as appropriate
• Follow and support student behavior support plans, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and/or 504 Plans as provided by the District and/or Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education as appropriate/applicable
• Run behavior intervention programs and student support programs (such as positive reinforcement, motor breaks, designated breaks, token board systems, etc.)
• Facilitate social opportunities (including games, projects, and time during outdoor/indoor play) with peers
• Assist students in using assistive technology and PECS functional communication systems as appropriate/applicable
• May be required to support at other Before School Program site locations based on program needs, student needs, staffing, and/or enrollment.
• If needed, maintain student data as directed by school service providers
• Other duties as assigned by the Before School Program Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or coursework towards a degree is preferred
• At least one year of experience working with school-age children required
• At least one year of special education experience preferred
• Current Safety Care Certification is required

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Professional Commitment

The Before School Student Support Aide is expected to be present for the duration of the program.

In addition to his/her regularly scheduled hours the Before School Student Support Aide may be asked to attend the following periodic meetings:

• Monthly meetings with the Site Coordinator, and/or Community Education Assistant Director and/or Director.
• Attend annual mandatory program orientation and training days.

Annual Professional Development Requirement:

• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Annual Watertown Public Schools Required Trainings
• Safety Care Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.