Inclusion Aid - Elementary, Middle or High School Programs

A qualified applicant will naturally possess a positive, professional disposition to help our school sites run effectively. This individual will be solutions-oriented and willing to pitch in where necessary to keep our school site on track to achieve organizational goals.

Essential Functions:

• Inclusion Aides encourage child participation in after school activities
• Special education background highly desired
• Experience with the process of including children with special needs in an after school program is highly desired
• Interact and foster a positive relationship with student to ensure that the student feels welcomed in the program
• Practice proper attendance procedures by signing student in and out of the after school program, ensuring all attendance records are in compliance with arc's requirements
• Develop lesson plans for enrichment activities
• Develop and facilitate homework completion activities and supplemental learning activities that align with school day academic expectations
• Provide academic support by working with student through homework help or supplemental learning activities
• Demonstrate leadership and a commitment to educating and empowering youth to reach their full potential
• Have the ability to work with a group of 20 or more students
• Have basic knowledge of age appropriate classroom and behavior management skills
• Be responsible, energetic, and creative individuals

Required Skills, knowledge and Abilities:

• Special education, child or youth development background

• Solid after school programming skills garnered from 1+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to provide constant student supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated professional attitude, approach, and commitment to integrity
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Commitment to working toward the common goal of helping to provide experiential education to underserved young people at our various programs

Qualifications

• Availability to work set school programming hours, typically 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday, adjusted as necessary to meet program demands
• Availability to report to work between the hours of 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM for early dismissal, only if assigned program site requires it
• Experience working with youth in grades K - 12
• Experience working in after school programs or youth recreational facilities
• Experience in working with ethnic and culturally diverse communities
• Desire to work outdoors with students
• Energetic, motivated, outgoing personalities strongly desired
• Experience of marketing events to students with creativity and clarity
• Bilingual preferred

The Program Leader position is part-time, non-exempt. This position reports directly to the Site Coordinator of the school site they are placed at.

Upon a job offering being made, a candidate for employment must complete and submit results for the following requirements within the defined period provided to you by Human Resources:

• Official or Unofficial College Transcripts that confirms 48+ college credit units completed or Pass Score on district exam / academic proficiency exam
• Negative TB Test Result
• Pass Live Scan Clearance (Background check) in compliance with applicable federal and state laws
• Current CPR Certification adult, child and infant