Elementary Afterschool Inclusion Staff – 26/27

Madison School & Community Recreation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is seeking Inclusion Staff to support youth with disabilities in inclusive summer programs at Madison elementary school sites. You will provide direct support, implement accommodations, and help create an engaging, accessible environment for participants.

The role requires 16+ years old, reliability, and the ability to coordinate with program staff while maintaining safety and positive engagement.

Qualifications

• 16 years or older.
• Experience working or volunteering with youth (childcare, camps, etc.).
• Reliable transportation to work site.
• Ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Readiness to actively participate in all aspects of the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the inclusion of youth with disabilities in inclusive summer programs and recreational activities.
• Provide reasonable accommodations and direct support to individuals with disabilities, including using strategies such as visual supports, activity modifications, reinforcement systems, and adapted equipment.
• Plan, lead, and supervise activities indoors and outdoors.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants.
• Communicate with parents and supervisors.
• Attend professional development workshops to develop skills.

Skills

Youth experience

Reliability

Disability accommodations

Participation

Job description

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50+ fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!

Program Description:

Why work for Inclusion Services?

All MSCR programs are inclusive of participants with disabilities, and our Inclusion Staff help make that possible! Inclusion Staff get the chance to create access and opportunity for people with disabilities in our community who have barriers to engaging in our programs. Our staff get to be creative, flexible and have fun while providing support so all people in our community can enjoy the benefits of MSCR programs!

MSCR offers Afterschool/Enrichment programs at 15 different Elementary School locations across the city of Madison, providing childcare and opportunities for youth to explore various interests. We try our best to match inclusion staff with programs based on location preference, interests, and experience needed for participant accommodations.

Job Description & Duties:

• Assist with the inclusion of youth with disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.) in inclusive summer programs and recreational activities
• Provide reasonable accommodations and direct support to individuals with disabilities, including using strategies such as visual supports, activity modifications, reinforcement systems, and adapted equipment
• Plan, lead, and/or supervise activities indoors and outdoors
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants
• Communicate with parents and supervisors
• Attend professional development workshops to develop skills

Start Date: Monday, August 24

Program Dates:

• Training week: Monday, August 24 – Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (Monday through Friday)
• Program Dates: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – Thursday, June 10, 2027 (Monday through Friday, see calendar*)

*MSCR is a department of MMSD and follows the school-year calendar. For a complete list of staff workdays including professional development, full-day events, and holidays/days off, please review the MSCR Elementary Team school-year calendar

Program Location/s:

• Emerson, Hawthorne, Lincoln, Lowell, Mendota, Midvale, Nuestro Mundo, Lori Mann Carey

  Hours: Mondays 12:40-5:45pm, Tuesday-Friday 2:00-5:45pm

• Anana, Henderson, Lake View, Lindbergh, Orchard Ridge, Sandburg, Schenk

  Hours: Mondays 1:30-6:00pm, Tuesday-Friday 3:00-6:00pm

Hours a Week: Up to 18.5

Work Hours:

Staff Shift times:

Hours of work vary depending on location:

• Emerson, Hawthorne, Lincoln, Lowell, Mendota, Midvale, Nuestro Mundo, Lori Mann Carey

  Hours: Mondays 12:40-5:45pm, Tuesday-Friday 2:00-5:45pm

• Anana, Henderson, Lake View, Lindbergh, Orchard Ridge, Sandburg, Schenk

  Hours: Mondays 1:30-6:00pm, Tuesday-Friday 3:00-6:00pm

Pay Rate: $17.00 – $18.75 /hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• 16 years or older
• Experience working or volunteering with youth (childcare, camps, etc.)
• Reliable transportation to work site
• Ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities
• Readiness to actively participate in all aspects of the program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or experience with inclusive recreation programming
• Proven dependability and teamwork
• Effective problem-solving and risk management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact when dealing with children, their parents/guardians, and the public.
• Experience providing behavioral modifications and support
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Crisis Management and Intervention Training, Managing Threatening Confrontations training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or the like

Other Information:

Reach out to Jill Jaworski at [e-mail] for more information.