Extended School Year (ESY) Assistant Teacher

About the role

The Extended School Year (ESY) Assistant Teacher provides high-level instructional support to Teachers, ensuring the effective delivery and development of specialized summer programs for the district’s students. This role is responsible for enhancing the educational experience for students and staff by managing daily schedules and facilitating curriculum activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate strategically with the Extended School Year (ESY) Teacher to design, develop, and refine high-quality out-of-school time programming that meets district standards.
• Aid in monitoring student attendance and academic performance, utilizing data to support student growth and program efficacy.
• Provide essential support to team members to ensure the maintenance of a safe, productive, and efficient environment for all staff and students.
• Aids in documenting program incidents by preparing comprehensive reports in accordance with district protocols and safety regulations.
• Assists in delivering high-quality academic and enrichment curricula, ensuring activities are engaging and educationally sound.
• Motivate and mentor students to establish and achieve rigorous academic and personal objectives, fostering a culture of high expectations.
• Create and facilitate opportunities for students to strengthen the connection between current academic success and future college or career pathways.
• Cultivate an intentional culture of accomplishment, belonging, and mutual respect within the program community.
• Facilitate the successful integration and achievement of students within inclusion programming, ensuring equitable access for all learners.

Requirements

Current employees of Framingham Public Schools are preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

• Some experience working with special education students and/or children with Autism, PDD, or other neurological disorders is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Communication & Presentation: Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms; effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, parents, and the general public.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to inform decisions for student success.
• Relationship Building & Cultural Proficiency: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community. Work with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds in an equitable, inclusive, and culturally proficient manner.
• Professionalism, Attendance & Adaptability: Maintain regular and punctual attendance to ensure consistent department operations and district-wide support. React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations, such as behavioral issues or environmental changes, while maintaining a proactive, reflective, and solution-focused approach.
• Organizational Management: Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position.
• Compliance & Confidentiality: Perform duties with awareness of district requirements, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies. Maintain appropriate confidential records in accordance with FERPA/603 CMR 28.00.
• Instructional Leadership: Apply knowledge of current research and theory in education. Demonstrate strong teaching, coaching, and leadership skills in a team setting.
• Technology: Operate and acquire skills in computer software, including Google Workspace, and use instructional technology appropriately to facilitate learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate strategically with the Extended School Year (ESY) Teacher to design, develop, and refine high-quality out-of-school time programming that meets district standards.
• Aid in monitoring student attendance and academic performance, utilizing data to support student growth and program efficacy.
• Provide essential support to team members to ensure the maintenance of a safe, productive, and efficient environment for all staff and students.
• Aids in documenting program incidents by preparing comprehensive reports in accordance with district protocols and safety regulations.
• Assists in delivering high-quality academic and enrichment curricula, ensuring activities are engaging and educationally sound.
• Motivate and mentor students to establish and achieve rigorous academic and personal objectives, fostering a culture of high expectations.
• Create and facilitate opportunities for students to strengthen the connection between current academic success and future college or career pathways.
• Cultivate an intentional culture of accomplishment, belonging, and mutual respect within the program community.
• Facilitate the successful integration and achievement of students within inclusion programming, ensuring equitable access for all learners.

Physical Working Conditions

• Mobility & Navigation: Must move throughout school buildings and grounds frequently; navigate quickly across even or uneven surfaces to respond to student needs or emergencies.
• Stationary Tasks: Often remains in a stationary position for administrative tasks, such as reporting and data entry.
• Technology & Data: Ability to read and input digital and printed data (e.g., complex IEP/evaluative reports) using office productivity machinery.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands/arms to operate technology and handle instructional or administrative tools.
• Physical Strength: Ability to lift at least 20 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, or medical/adaptive equipment).
• Sensory Requirements: Must see and hear on a continuous basis to ensure student safety in a dynamic environment.
• Working Environment: Works in a school setting with moderate-to-high noise levels; requires the ability to maintain focus amid frequent interruptions.
• Crisis Management: Ability to physically engage with and redirect students who exhibit challenging or aggressive behaviors to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Physical Stamina: Sufficient physical strength and agility to manage active behavioral interventions and ensure student supervision during periods of emotional dysregulation.
• Interaction Level: Must frequently sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to interact with early childhood students at their eye level.
• Physical Lifting: Ability to lift and/or move at least 40 lbs (e.g., lifting small children, moving play equipment, or utilizing adaptive medical equipment).
• Hygiene & Safety: Directly responsible for safety and well-being; includes potential exposure to bodily fluids or pathogens associated with early childhood care (e.g., diapering and toileting).

Reports to

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Framingham School Committee Contract.

Terms of Employment

• Program Duration: This role is in July and early August.
• Candidates must be available to attend all mandatory summer program orientation and training days.
• Attendance Requirement: Consistent attendance for the full duration of the summer programming is a prerequisite for eligibility and continued employment in this role.
• Contractual Status: This position is covered under the Framingham School Committee Contract.
• Operational Flexibility: The District reserves the right to transfer personnel to different school sites or programs based on student enrollment, specialized needs, and the best interests of the children.

EEO Statement

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, ancestry, marital status, or veteran status. The Framingham Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.