Afterschool Inclusion Specialist - Oakland

About the role

The JCC East Bay is a welcoming home for people of all ages and life stages. Inspired by Jewish values, culture, and tradition, we build interpersonal relationships, foster learning and curiosity, and offer accessible pathways to Jewish life. The JCC’s core programs include early childhood education and preschool; camp and afterschool programs; teen engagement; older adult activities; intergenerational Jewish holiday celebrations; and ongoing opportunities to connect with Jewish life and our richly diverse community. The JCC East Bay operates from four locations: our full-service building in Berkeley, afterschool programs at Joaquin Miller Elementary, and Thornhill Elementary, and administrative offices on our soon to be flagship campus in Oakland.

Position summary

The Inclusion Specialist reports to the leadership team of Oakland Afterschool. The Inclusion Specialist plays a vital role for students who need additional support in the afterschool programs. The Inclusion Aide demonstrates leadership abilities and maintains a positive and inclusive environment for students who need extra support as well as for their families.

Administrative

• Help create toolboxes, alongside the site leadership, for students who need extra support in behavioral and emotional management.
• With leadership and members of the inclusion team, 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.
• General upkeep of sensory room environment.
• Provide 1-2 trainings for staff throughout the school year.

Student Support

• Provide emotional regulation and behavioral support to students with additional support needs, including students on the Autism Spectrum, with ADHD, developmental disabilities, trauma, etc.
• Absorb conflict management between students.
• Assist in creating and implementing 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.

General

• Act as a positive and appropriate role model for children and fellow staff.
• Foster an inclusive environment for all students and staff.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Proactive behaviors with leadership and consensus building skills.
• Goal-oriented and close attention to detail.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.

Required minimum 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.
• Regular and consistent attendance and ability to work a full shift; must be available Monday through Friday from 1pm to 6pm.

Wage range and benefits

The wage range for this position is $23.81/hour to $27.43/hour. This position is up to 23 hrs/week, 2:15pm - 6pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 12:30pm - 6:00pm on Wednesdays. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, and holidays. This position is not represented by the union.

Equal opportunity employer

The JCC East Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. JCC East Bay policy prohibits unlawful discrimination in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The JCC East Bay complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.