FOR KIDS ONLY AFTERSCHOOL INCORPORATED
Inclusion Specialist
FOR KIDS ONLY AFTERSCHOOL INCORPORATED, Everett, Massachusetts, us, 02149
Job Details
Job Location Everett - Everett, MA
Salary Range $50.00 - $50.00 Hourly
Description
ABOUT FKO:
For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is a non-profit, out-of-school time provider based in 17 locations throughout five cities. With a mission to support the holistic needs of children, FKO fully believes learning extends well beyond the classroom, and OST Educators are a key component to building life-long learning skills.
The Afterschool Inclusion Specialist holds the general responsibility of providing individualized attention, small group activities and one-on-one guidance for students with IEPs. In addition, the Inclusion Specialist supervises students and supports the afterschool program staff, engages in APT observation and communicates on a regular basis with FKO and school faculty.
Position is for up to 12.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, after school hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Work directly with the children and staff to expand in-class supports, reduce adult-child ratios and provide specialized instruction necessary to engage children with IEPs, while also ensuring the needs of typically developing children are appropriately met. Offer assistance to students during enrichment classes, including small group and one-on-one instruction for those with IEPs who are having difficulty fully participating. Model effective homework completion practices for Site Coordinator and Group Leaders to allow them to adapt their own homework and enrichment activities to be more inclusive whenever appropriate. Review IEPs to ensure that in-school intervention plans are transferred into Afterschool Support Plans. Consult with FKO's Social Worker to develop specific accommodations as needed. Work with school personnel, school administration, FKO Site Director and District Director Report to the Site Director and/or District Director for daily responsibilities. Perform all other duties that the Executive Director deems necessary. Qualifications
Education and Experience in the following: Social Work, Education, Mental Health, Special Education, Family Work, and/or Human Services; Bi-lingual preferred-Spanish Massachusetts Special Education certification preferred; Ability to promote strategies for inclusion and behavior modification; Familiarity of out-of-school time programing; and Must pass Massachusetts criminal background check.
Job Location Everett - Everett, MA
Salary Range $50.00 - $50.00 Hourly
Description
ABOUT FKO:
For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) is a non-profit, out-of-school time provider based in 17 locations throughout five cities. With a mission to support the holistic needs of children, FKO fully believes learning extends well beyond the classroom, and OST Educators are a key component to building life-long learning skills.
The Afterschool Inclusion Specialist holds the general responsibility of providing individualized attention, small group activities and one-on-one guidance for students with IEPs. In addition, the Inclusion Specialist supervises students and supports the afterschool program staff, engages in APT observation and communicates on a regular basis with FKO and school faculty.
Position is for up to 12.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, after school hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Work directly with the children and staff to expand in-class supports, reduce adult-child ratios and provide specialized instruction necessary to engage children with IEPs, while also ensuring the needs of typically developing children are appropriately met. Offer assistance to students during enrichment classes, including small group and one-on-one instruction for those with IEPs who are having difficulty fully participating. Model effective homework completion practices for Site Coordinator and Group Leaders to allow them to adapt their own homework and enrichment activities to be more inclusive whenever appropriate. Review IEPs to ensure that in-school intervention plans are transferred into Afterschool Support Plans. Consult with FKO's Social Worker to develop specific accommodations as needed. Work with school personnel, school administration, FKO Site Director and District Director Report to the Site Director and/or District Director for daily responsibilities. Perform all other duties that the Executive Director deems necessary. Qualifications
Education and Experience in the following: Social Work, Education, Mental Health, Special Education, Family Work, and/or Human Services; Bi-lingual preferred-Spanish Massachusetts Special Education certification preferred; Ability to promote strategies for inclusion and behavior modification; Familiarity of out-of-school time programing; and Must pass Massachusetts criminal background check.