Afterschool Inclusion Specialist - Berkeley

Principal Responsibilities

• Create toolboxes, alongside the site leadership, for students who need extra support in behavioral and emotional management.
• Create behavior plans for necessary students, which includes any goals that the student should strive to achieve each day.
• Partner with parents on rewards systems to ensure standardized systems for consistency at home, school, and afterschool.
• Provide 1-2 trainings for staff throughout the school year.
• Provide emotional regulation and behavioral support to students with additional support needs, including students on the Autism Spectrum, with ADHD, developmental disabilities, trauma, etc.
• Aid teachers with conflict management between students.
• Implement behavior plans alongside leadership, members of the inclusion team, and teachers.
• Model strategies for teachers to include and engage all students who need extra support.
• Support students in a sensory room environment.
• Act as a positive and appropriate role model for children and fellow staff.
• Foster an inclusive environment for all students and staff.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Show proactive behaviors with leadership and build consensus.
• Be goal-oriented and maintain close attention to detail.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Commit to the mission of the JCC East Bay and learn about the Jewish community, values, and traditions.
• Ensure consistent attendance as the Inclusion Aide is required for the success of the afterschool program.
• Show ability to teach and incorporate Jewish values, traditions, and holiday education into classroom activities.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of experience working with children with behavioral needs.
• At least 1-2 years of experience working with children grades K-5.
• ABA Training or other Special Education training, preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize tasks, and develop and implement plans to efficiently meet organizational goals.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to push/pull and lift/carry objects weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit on floors and chairs, and to get up and down quickly.
• Ability to bend from knees and waist to help a child.
• Ability to maneuver in confined lavatories to aid children with toilet needs.
• Ability to respond without delay to the needs of young children.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• Sick pay
• Holidays

Pay and Schedule

• $25,000 - $35,000
• Up to 27 hours per week, 1:30pm - 6pm Monday through Friday