Afterschool 11 Support Staff

Afterschool 1:1 Support Staff

Burlington School District

The Burlington School District believes a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff are pivotal to the creation of a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement and success. BSD administrators lead inclusive school communities with our vision:Cultivating caring creative and courageous people. - Join the journey.

JOB GOALS:The Afterschool Special Support Staff works as a part of the Afterschool team supporting the team to implement activities interact with students and their families working independently as well as with a team and creating an enriching fun and safe environment that meets all school regulations. The Afterschool 1:1 Support Staff member must have a positive attitude and serve as a role model to participants in the program. This position will also directly serve student(s) that require additional support to successfully access the afterschool program. Be prepared to respond promptly to any calls for assistance and provide a safe and welcoming environment for students in need.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ability to work at least 4 days a week from 2:45 p.m. until 4:30/5:00 p.m. Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday. 1:45 p.m. 4:30/5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
• Maintain high level of attendance arriving on time being ready to work following protocol when absent
• Ability to effectively manage challenging student behaviors
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication with parents staff and coworkers
• Ability to be flexible take initiative and be open to feedback
• Ability to effectively collaborate with all school-day and afterschool program staff members
• Knowledge of safety principles and practices as they apply to group activities
• Experience with direct interaction with students in teaching care-giving or service delivery.
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Knowledge of a variety of recreation and leisure activities and group games
• Hold current first aid/CPR certification or willing to be trained
• Enthusiastic creative innovative flexible imaginative culturally competent and thoughtful eager to engage and care for middle school-age youth
• Ability to pass a criminal record and background check

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of best practices regarding student management protocols
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing dynamics
• Maintain a calming and positive demeanor while engaging with students who may be escalated.
• Engage students assume leadership roles offer constructive solutions/feedback and take the initiative to resolve challenges
• Supervise snack time and clean and move tables
• Clean up at the end of the day and use district facilities with care
• Create and maintain safe spaces that are physically and emotionally safe that support our diverse student population. Report any deficiencies in safety to site leader
• Facilitate environments that foster youth leadership within programs as appropriate
• Demonstrate cultural competence and respond to challenging situations appropriately
• Report all accidents and incidents occurring within jurisdiction to Site Directors and administer proper First Aid/CPR as required
• Report all suspected incidents of abuse/neglect to site leaders and follow guidelines for mandatory reporting
• Participate in the program evaluation process
• Accept constructive feedback from team and use the information to enhance/improve ones work
• Maintain a positive attitude and working relationship with both students and colleagues
• Maintain confidentiality of discussions interactions and written reports
• Seek and ask for help if needed
• Respond to emails or phone calls within a reasonable amount of time
• Report directly to Site Director
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma (preferred)
• Two years of experience working in education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Possess the physical ability to transition quickly from one position to another to meet the needs and ensure the safety of each student
• Frequent walking lifting (both light and heavy) pushing pulling bending twisting reaching grabbing stooping or other physical activities often in multilevel buildings some without elevator access

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position your previous experience and your availability. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate cultural competence have experience working with youth in educational summer camp or after school settings and be excited to work with our students.