Educational Support Specialist (Bi-lingual Preferred) - South bay

About the Role

Right At School is seeking a dynamic and multifaceted Educational Support Specialist to play a vital role in fostering student success and overall program excellence. This position supports students by partnering with the curriculum, compliance, and field leadership teams to implement and maintain a quality, compliant, safe, and inclusive learning environment. You will be instrumental in creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive while ensuring program adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Model and guide instructional staff and program teams to effectively implement individualized and small-group instruction, lesson plans, and instructional activities.
• Adapt materials to meet the diverse needs of students and support those with special needs by implementing accommodations and modifications outlined in their IEPs, 504, or ELL plans.
• Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their participation and independence by promoting positive behavior and helping develop self-regulation skills.
• Provide direction and behavioral support to students and educators, implementing behavior management plans and strategies.
• Implement personal care tasks as needed and directed to assist students.
• Ensure adherence to company, licensing, and district-specific processes, policies, and expectations.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards within program environments.
• Apply curriculum, behavioral management strategies, and child development best practices.
• Monitor and supervise students in various settings to ensure their safety and well-being while implementing inclusion practices and protocols.
• Collect student progress and behavior data and provide feedback to program and area managers.
• Collaborate with the Area Manager and Impact Team to identify students with unique needs and stay informed about updated inclusion practices.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance and safety protocols across programs.
• Conduct regular safety and program quality assessments of all program activities.
• Review and update safety procedures, emergency plans, and protocols regularly.
• Coordinate with program managers to identify areas for improvement and support the creation and implementation of improvement plans.
• Collaborate with the Impact Team to create and implement actionable plans for field operations effectiveness.
• Work closely with the Area Manager to implement district-specific goals and initiatives.
• Review results of program quality assessments (PQA) with the Area Manager and support the implementation of improvement strategies (CA Specific).
• Adhere to ELO-P/ASES and Heritage licensing guidelines related to program quality and student support/outcomes (CA Specific).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, child development, social work, or a related field (preferred, but equivalent experience may be considered).
• Three (3) or more years of proven experience in youth development, after-school programming, or a related field.
• Familiarity with conducting assessments, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of program implementation, quality assurance, and best practices in youth education.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, licensing regulations, and educational standards, with specific familiarity with California's ELOP/ASES guidelines and Heritage licensing requirements (highly desirable for CA-based roles).
• Demonstrated ability to model, mentor, and train staff effectively.
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques and child development principles.
• Experience supporting inclusive environments for students with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong change agility and ability to adapt to shifting goals and priorities.
• Ability to meet pre-hire and post-hire requirements (e.g., background checks).
• Ability to drive to schools and districts within the assigned footprint and meet Right At School Auto Safety Policy and Motor Vehicle Record check requirements.
• Physical requirements: lift up to 15 pounds (25% or less of the workday), stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl (25% or less of the workday), stand/sit/walk/move for prolonged periods.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage plans.
• 401K, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Free tuition for eligible children in participating Right At School programs.
• Up to eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave.
• Company technology provided as needed.

Compensation: $24-$28/hour (Based on prior experience, education, and credentials)

Work Model: Part-Time On-Site (30 hours per week)

FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt

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