Extended Day Specialized Counselor

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Teaching Vacancy for the 2026/ 2027 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Extended Day Counselor Specialized Location:Chelmsford Elementary Schools/Parker Middle School/Chelmsford Community Education

JOB DESCRIPTION: To coordinate the Community Education Programs to ensure proper instruction and activities for students REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor, Childcare Supervisor and Director of Community Education JOB GOAL: To provide an enriching, exciting, and fun after school experience to the children enrolled in our Chelmsford Community Education Programs, ensuring all participants have a memorable time during any activities provided

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform various instructional, clerical and other related duties, under the direction of the teacher, to aid in meeting the objectives of the program, including the following:

1. Attend Mandatory Training Meeting before Extended Day Starts (TBD).
2. Provide the daily program plan.
3. Designated adult to work assisting a child with physical, developmental or emotional delays.
4. Ability to work on the floor, lift over 50lbs and other physical requirements as needed.
5. Under direction of Supervisor collaboratively create plans and activities to help children with behavioral or physical challenges succeed.
6. Willingness to be trained, research supportive techniques as needed, and mentor colleagues in techniques.
7. Ability to implement and create activities for small groups.
8. Accept and adhere to all guidelines set forth.
9. Report necessary problems and/or information to supervisor.
10. Confer with teachers, team leaders and other appropriate personnel regarding students'' individualized needs.
11. Supervise and interact with students.
12. Assume responsibility for all necessary personal care needs of the children.
13. Perform other related duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.
14. Attend and complete all required training.
15. Able to work 1 shift of February or April Vacation weeks.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Individual shift time varies based on program needs and the needs of the students.

EVALUATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in writing by the Site Supervisor.

Please send letter of interest and resume to:

Ms. Robyn Adams, Director Chelmsford Community Education 170 Dalton Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 commed@chelmsford.kl2.ma.us