METCO After-School Aide

Position Title: METCO After-School Aide

Primary Purpose

The METCO After-School Aide (ASA) is part of the METCO academic and enrichment team and provides supervisory enrichment and transportation support and guidance to students. The METCO ASA is also responsible for other after-school duties as assigned by the K-8 METCO Academic and Enrichment Coordinator METCO Director and School Principal.

ContractualRelationship

The METCO After-School Aide (ASA) is employed part-time by the district and is compensated in accordance with hourly/stipend rates established by the School Committee and the METCO Program.

OrganizationalRelationship

The METCO After-School Aide (ASA) reports to the METCO Director the K-8 METCO Academic and Enrichment Coordinator and School Principal.

Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Bus Monitor on the afternoon late-bus routes three days per week from Lincoln to Boston. Free transportation is provided back to Lincoln. The assigned afternoons/days are: Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.

2. Provides guidance and redirection to students during afternoon bus routes.

3. Maintains discipline notes and records on afternoon bus routes.

4. Follows proper communication and safety protocols as outlined by the METCO Director during and after bus routes as needed.

5. Supervises students after-school starting immediately at afternoon dismissal. Assists the K-8 Academic and Enrichment Coordinator with monitoring and logistics.

6. Supports the K-8 METCO Academic and Enrichment Coordinator with other after-school enrichment programming duties obligations and tasks as allowed without sacrificing comprehensive student supervision.

7. Assists with and performs other tasks as assigned by the METCO Director and the K-8 METCO Academic and Enrichment Coordinator.

8. Follows all district policies and protocols.

9. Later in the school year we may start an additional afternoon late-bus day on one or two Monday afternoons per month.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma.

2. Ability to communicate clearly maintain confidentiality flexibility and dependability.

3. Strong interpersonal skills and work habits.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working with children and young adolescents.

2. Experience working in a school setting.

3. College/university coursework.

Lincoln Massachusetts

Lincoln is a residential suburb located 12 miles northwest of Boston. Established in 1754 the town has a rich history dating to our countrys Revolutionary period and has maintained many of its early characteristics and traditions. The community places a high value on public education open space diversity and community involvement.

The school system has a well-earned reputation for educational excellence offering innovative student-centered instruction in an inclusive setting with small class sizes. The district serves students PreK-8 at two schools: the PreK-8 Lincoln School which serves Lincoln-resident families Boston-resident families participating in the METCO program and the children of staff members; and the PreK-8 Hanscom School which serves military families living on the Hanscom Air Force Base.

Interest in Lincoln Public Schools

Our districts core values are: excellence and innovation in teaching and learning respect for every individual and collaboration and community. We are excited to welcome new staff members who share those values and who bring a range of prior experiences in education and in life.

As a district we ensure that applicants are employed assigned and promoted without regard to their age race religion sex gender identity sexual orientation active military/veteran status disability national origin pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions or housing status. We actively seek applications from a diverse range of candidates who share a common commitment to children and to maintaining a positive and collaborative culture.

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