Therapeutic After-School Specialist – Part-Time

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Somerville Public School system seeks a Therapeutic Specialist to provide a safe, enriching environment for children enrolled in the Community School After-School program. This part-time role supports students in grades Pre-K through 8 and coordinates with the Student Services Coordinator.

Responsibilities include facilitating social-emotional activities, guiding emotional expression, and collaborating with Special Education staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• High school diploma plus nine months of school-age child care experience.
• Experience with project-based curriculum.
• Ability to set clear limits and supervise school-age students.
• Experience with diverse cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to work with students with special educational or emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with youth in a therapeutic manner to facilitate emotional expression, self-awareness, self-esteem and social skill development.
• Plan and lead social-emotional activities to facilitate healthy expression and communication.
• Help youth enhance social skills, build healthy peer relationships, and better communication with peers.
• Provide modifications and/or accommodations for students with higher needs as designed by qualified Special Education staff.
• Provide supervision and support to special education students in non-instructional settings.
• Maintain daily communication with the student services coordinator, site coordinator, parents, and program staff.
• Attend to crisis situations that may arise during After-School hours.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/social

HS Diploma + 9 months experience with

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling

Master’s degree in related field preferred

High School Diploma required

Job description

The Somerville Public School system seeks a Therapeutic Specialist to provide a safe, enriching environment for children enrolled in the Community School After-School program. This part-time role supports students in grades Pre-K through 8 and coordinates with the Student Services Coordinator.

Responsibilities include facilitating social-emotional activities, guiding emotional expression, and collaborating with Special Education staff.