Framingham Fire Department
FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
TITLE: Coordinator of Out-of-School Time Program
King Elementary School 2023-2024 School Year POSITION SUMMARY:
The Coordinator of Out of School Time (OST) Program is directly responsible for the oversight of programs and operations onsite at their school. The primary focus will be the coordination of program development and implementation; staff development, and budget management for the before and after-school program. We operate Before and After School programs from 7am to school start time and from dismissal until 6:00pm including early release days, some vacation weeks, and summer. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out of School Time Care to Framingham children in grades K through five. Through a collaborative effort with school staff and the community, the Coordinators role is to provide a high-quality before/after school program experience to students that complement the education they receive in the classroom. With a strong focus on project-based learning, the program supports students by building and improving skill sets useful both today and tomorrow. The coordinators responsibility is to create a fun, engaging, and highly academic environment where students are expected to meet the same standards and encouraged to find their own path to achieving them. Through new and innovative strategies like STEM, Service Learning, Entrepreneurial programming, or Socio-emotional based clubs we work to create students better prepared for college and beyond. OUR MISSION:
Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community. Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world. Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career. Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) minimum years experience in working with school-age children in a supervisory role. Bachelors Degree required, with a degree in Education or related field. Masters preferred. Bilingual Portuguese or Spanish skills preferred. SKILLS AND ABILITY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in a school; demonstrate professional skills in the areas of curriculum planning; in-service training; program goal setting; federal, state and city funding sources; grant writing and establishing procedures for evaluating the progress of individual children and staff. Ability to travel throughout the state of Massachusetts to meetings/ training/workshops. Willing to accept other duties as assigned by the Manager and/or Director. Working knowledge of youth development and current trends in after-school programs. Ability to work with a wide-range of community partners in developing effective, collaborative partnerships. Experience working closely with school administration and faculty. Ability to serve as higher-level administrator to guide and support staff. Experience working in community-based programs, with a clear understanding of urban issues and communities. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, and Google applications. Bilingual (Portuguese and/or Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet state objectives and the needs and interests of students. Manage program budget. Manage program registration, scholarships, vouchers, and fee collection in collaboration with the Elementary Manager. Meet EEC program requirements in collaboration with the Elementary Manager. Hire, supervise, and coach staff. Ensure and enforce compliance with district policies and procedures for all staff. Manage and provide staff development opportunities for staff and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings. Ensure a productive work environment at the program. Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and organizations. Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by the Supervisor. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building; Must often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time; Is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.); Must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools; Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties; Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer); Must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via email, and on the telephone; In the classroom/program space, must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction; May be required to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; Working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise; Must interact with students, parents, and other staff members; Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day; Is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students and staff; Must be able to interact with students, parents, and other staff members and occasionally must meet multiple demands from several people; While the majority of the workday is spent inside, must spend time outdoors for recess, fire drills, and special activities; May be exposed to bodily fluids, disease, or pathogens; May receive unintentional injuries from aggressive students; May be required to some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior. May provide limited personal care to students; Must occasionally lift or position students to provide services; May be exposed to volatile and assaultive behavior; Must be able to stand, walk, and/or push a wheelchair for extended periods of time as well as provide assistance and personal care to students; May be asked to assist with toileting, depending on a student's needs; May be transferred to a different school depending on students' needs and fit in the best interest of children; and This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. REPORTS TO:
Manager of Elementary Out of School Program SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Out of School Program Staff FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:
This position is classified as Exempt (Professional). TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a twelve (12) month position. Covered under Framingham School Committee Policy. HELPFUL LINKS:
Framingham Policies & Procedures Handbook https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Page/6702 Only online applications will be accepted. Click here to apply! .aspx?JobID=1233 Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. About the company
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King Elementary School 2023-2024 School Year POSITION SUMMARY:
The Coordinator of Out of School Time (OST) Program is directly responsible for the oversight of programs and operations onsite at their school. The primary focus will be the coordination of program development and implementation; staff development, and budget management for the before and after-school program. We operate Before and After School programs from 7am to school start time and from dismissal until 6:00pm including early release days, some vacation weeks, and summer. It is our mission to provide high quality, affordable, Out of School Time Care to Framingham children in grades K through five. Through a collaborative effort with school staff and the community, the Coordinators role is to provide a high-quality before/after school program experience to students that complement the education they receive in the classroom. With a strong focus on project-based learning, the program supports students by building and improving skill sets useful both today and tomorrow. The coordinators responsibility is to create a fun, engaging, and highly academic environment where students are expected to meet the same standards and encouraged to find their own path to achieving them. Through new and innovative strategies like STEM, Service Learning, Entrepreneurial programming, or Socio-emotional based clubs we work to create students better prepared for college and beyond. OUR MISSION:
Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community. Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world. Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career. Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) minimum years experience in working with school-age children in a supervisory role. Bachelors Degree required, with a degree in Education or related field. Masters preferred. Bilingual Portuguese or Spanish skills preferred. SKILLS AND ABILITY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the administration and supervision of all programs in a school; demonstrate professional skills in the areas of curriculum planning; in-service training; program goal setting; federal, state and city funding sources; grant writing and establishing procedures for evaluating the progress of individual children and staff. Ability to travel throughout the state of Massachusetts to meetings/ training/workshops. Willing to accept other duties as assigned by the Manager and/or Director. Working knowledge of youth development and current trends in after-school programs. Ability to work with a wide-range of community partners in developing effective, collaborative partnerships. Experience working closely with school administration and faculty. Ability to serve as higher-level administrator to guide and support staff. Experience working in community-based programs, with a clear understanding of urban issues and communities. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, and Google applications. Bilingual (Portuguese and/or Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet state objectives and the needs and interests of students. Manage program budget. Manage program registration, scholarships, vouchers, and fee collection in collaboration with the Elementary Manager. Meet EEC program requirements in collaboration with the Elementary Manager. Hire, supervise, and coach staff. Ensure and enforce compliance with district policies and procedures for all staff. Manage and provide staff development opportunities for staff and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings. Ensure a productive work environment at the program. Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and organizations. Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by the Supervisor. PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building; Must often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time; Is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.); Must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools; Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties; Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer); Must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids; Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via email, and on the telephone; In the classroom/program space, must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction; May be required to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces; Working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise; Must interact with students, parents, and other staff members; Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day; Is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students and staff; Must be able to interact with students, parents, and other staff members and occasionally must meet multiple demands from several people; While the majority of the workday is spent inside, must spend time outdoors for recess, fire drills, and special activities; May be exposed to bodily fluids, disease, or pathogens; May receive unintentional injuries from aggressive students; May be required to some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior. May provide limited personal care to students; Must occasionally lift or position students to provide services; May be exposed to volatile and assaultive behavior; Must be able to stand, walk, and/or push a wheelchair for extended periods of time as well as provide assistance and personal care to students; May be asked to assist with toileting, depending on a student's needs; May be transferred to a different school depending on students' needs and fit in the best interest of children; and This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. REPORTS TO:
Manager of Elementary Out of School Program SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Out of School Program Staff FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:
This position is classified as Exempt (Professional). TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a twelve (12) month position. Covered under Framingham School Committee Policy. HELPFUL LINKS:
Framingham Policies & Procedures Handbook https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Page/6702 Only online applications will be accepted. Click here to apply! .aspx?JobID=1233 Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. About the company
The official Twitter account for Framingham Public Schools. To be featured, tag @framinghamps! Guidelines: #J-18808-Ljbffr