What are the responsibilities and job description for the 24-25 Afterschool Program- PT Special Education Lead Teacher (Capuano) position at Somerville School District?
Job Goal : Somerville Community Schools Program provides after school and out of school time care in Somerville Public Schools. We operate after school programs from dismissal until 5 : 30 pm including early release days; full day programs during school vacation weeks and the summer. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable after school care to Somerville children in kindergarten through grade 5. SCSP provides students the opportunity to develop and grow in a comfortable, safe and enriching environment.
Qualifications :
- Have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Guidance, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, Physical Education, Recreation, Child Psychology, the Arts, Social Work, Sociology, or Child Care; and have six months of experience working with school-age children with disabilities; or
- Have an Associate's and least one year of experience working with school-age children with moderate to severe disabilities or
- Have credits towards an Associate's and relevant experience working with a diverse population of student needs in a school or daycare setting and familiar with inclusive techniques
- Experience in planning and adapting enriching activities for children to meet the needs of all students
- Ability to set clear limits and supervise groups of children in an organized and calm manner
- Sensitivity to and / or experience working with children and adults from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
- Ability to communicate effectively with CS administrators, school faculty, community agencies, and parents / guardians regarding student progress
- DESE licensure in Special Education preferred but not required
Responsibilities :
Programming and Planning :
Staff :
Welcome and support substitutes and or new staff under the supervision of site coordinator
Attend weekly team meetings with coordinator
Attend monthly meetings and a least 10 hrs of in-service workshops scheduled monthly by CS administrators and other recommended trainings required in educational setting
Participate in site events such as family nights or open houses
Reports to : Director and Assistant Director of Community Education
The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital / civil union status, sex / gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
