After-School Enrichment Counselor (Special Needs)

Young World Physical Education; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Job summary

C Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking an Extended Day Counselor Specialized to coordinate the Chelmsford Community Education After-School Programs. Immediate start for engaging, fun, and educational activities for elementary and middle school students.

The role involves supervising children, assisting with physical or developmental needs, and collaborating with teachers. Training, ongoing planning, and potential shifts during school vacation weeks are included.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting
• Experience working with students with special needs required
• Knowledge of classroom preparation and record-keeping requirements
• Related school experience desirable
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence of assigned responsibilities
• Alternative qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the Director of Community Education
• Completed CORI and fingerprinting accepted
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory training meetings before extended day starts
• Provide the daily program plan
• Designated adult to assist a child with physical, developmental or emotional delays
• Work on the floor, lift over 50 lbs and meet other physical requirements as needed
• Collaboratively create plans and activities to help children with behavioral or physical challenges succeed
• Be willing to be trained, research supportive techniques as needed, and mentor colleagues
• Implement and create activities for small groups
• Accept and adhere to all guidelines set forth
• Report necessary problems or information to supervisor
• Confer with teachers, team leaders and other personnel regarding students’ individualized needs
• Supervise and interact with students
• Assume responsibility for all personal care needs of the children
• Perform other related duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate
• Attend and complete all required training
• Work one shift during February or April vacation weeks

Job description

C Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking an Extended Day Counselor Specialized to coordinate the Chelmsford Community Education After-School Programs. Immediate start for engaging, fun, and educational activities for elementary and middle school students.

The role involves supervising children, assisting with physical or developmental needs, and collaborating with teachers. Training, ongoing planning, and potential shifts during school vacation weeks are included.