Position: Extended Day Student Support Aide (SY 24-25)
Location: Cunniff, Hosmer, and Lowell Elementary Schools in Watertown, MA

Reports to: Director of Community Education

Department: Community Education
Schedule: Minimum of 2 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM daily, Preference for 3-5 days/week, 2:15-6:00 PM. Additional hours on district elementary early release days, 12:00-6:00 PM.
Pay Rate: $26.45- $33.79 per hour based on relevant, job-alike experience

Summary:

Watertown Community Education is a self-sustaining program of the Watertown Public Schools that provides quality enrichment programs and courses for children, adults, and families. 

Watertown Community Education is currently hiring for various open positions supporting the Extended Day Programs at the Cunniff, Hosmer, and Lowell schools. The Extended Day Program provides a safe, nurturing environment after school for children in kindergarten through Grade 5 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM daily.  Activities are provided that challenge each child to explore, discover, create, and grow.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure a smooth transition for students from the school day to the extended day program

• Assist students, if/as needed, with personal care needs which may include but are not limited to feeding, toileting, diapering, and/or management of personal items

• Implement accommodations as appropriate

• Follow behavior support plans as provided by the District and/or Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education

• Run behavior intervention programs (such as positive reinforcement, motor breaks, designated breaks, token board systems, etc.)

• Facilitate social opportunities and potential social groups (including games, projects, and time during outdoor/indoor play with peers)

• Assist students is using assistive technology and PECS functional communication systems as appropriate/applicable

• Accompany students on field trips

• May be required to support at other Extended Day Program site locations based on program needs, staffing, and/or enrollment.

• If needed, maintain student data as directed by school service providers

• Other duties as assigned by the Extended Day Program Extended Day Site Coordinator, and/or Assistant Director or Director of Community Education

Professional Commitment:
The Extended Day Student Support Aide is required to work a minimum of 2 days per week. 3-5 day per week schedules are preferred.

In addition to his/her regularly scheduled hours the Student Support Aide is required to attend the following periodic meetings:

• Weekly meetings with the site coordinator and Director, monthly staff meetings, and two annual program family nights.

• May also include other various family events that may occur during the school year.

• Attend annual mandatory program orientation and training days.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or coursework towards a degree is preferred

• At least one year of experience working with school-age children required

• At least one year of special education experience preferred

Annual Professional Development Requirement:

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Monthly Community Education Meetings

• De-escalation and restraint training endorsed by the District

Equal Opportunity Employer Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.