Before/After School Support Staff [BTU PILOT] (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools seeks a part-time Before/After School Support Staff to assist students with learning activities before and after the school day. You will work under the site leader, support instructional tasks, and help create a safe, inclusive after-school environment.

Responsibilities include small-group tutoring, attendance and records, coordinating with external partners, and performing light clerical duties.

Qualifications

• Current authorization to work in the United States by first day of employment.
• Associate's Degree or higher, preferably in Education.
• Experience teaching in urban schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students individually or in small groups with learning activities.
• Attend meetings with site After School Lead and staff trainings.
• Implement instructional activities to improve academic, physical and social skills.
• Coordinate with external partners providing after-school programming.
• Maintain classroom equipment and student records for reliable information.
• Monitor students to enforce school rules and provide a safe environment.
• Perform clerical tasks such as copying, attendance, and grading papers.
• Promote good habits to support student development.
• Assist other staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student support

Small group instruction

Communication with staff

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

Education degree

Job description

General Information

• JOB TITLE: Before/After School Support Staff
• FTE: Part-time
• Job Code: S85027

Job Description

REPORTS TO: School Leader

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students reading, language, spelling, facilitating activities, motor perception programs, colors, number charts, checks homework, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential.
• Attends meetings with site After School Lead, after school staff meetings and training opportunities for the purpose of reviewing and coordinating after school activities and learning new instructional techniques.
• Implements instructional learning activities for the purpose of improving students' academic, physical and social skills.
• Coordinates with and supports external partners providing before/after school programming
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students' files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, emergency cards, audio visual equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, library, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school rules and procedures regarding student behavior and participation and/or providing a safe, respectful and positive multicultural learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, correcting papers, form preparation, attendance, phone calls, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary records/materials and helping students succeed.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of students outcome and encouraging student development.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Current BPS employee, or familiarity with BPS
• Associate's Degree or higher, especially a degree in Education.
• Experience teaching in urban schools.
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believe that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

TERMS

• Temporary, part-time
• Hours to be determined by program, either before or after school

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [e-mail].