SPED School Age Care Summer Grades 5-8

Position Type: School Age CareDate Posted: 2/18/2026Location: Noreen Activity CenterWe strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. JOB SUMMARY: The position will support children with special needs participating in the School Age Care Summer Program. Assist site supervisors in planning and leading programming. Provide a safe,enriching, and enjoyable SAC Summer Camp experience under the direction of the Program Coordinator and the Program Managers Terms of employment include: Positions start Friday, June 5th, 2026 and run through Friday, August 21st, 2026, Monday-Friday. Friday, June 5th, hours TBD. Monday and Tuesday June 8th and 9th, all positions will work 8 am-5 pm but no more than eight hours a day. No more than one week (5 days) of time off will be granted unless special conditions apply. Actual hours may vary according to enrollment. SAC will be closed Friday, June 19th, and Friday July 3rd, 2026. Salary range is $23.21-24.91 per hour per the 2023-2025 salary schedule for paraprofessionals. All positions are temporary and do not exceed 66 days of employment. Training is required for all new hires from May 26th-June 4th, 2026 from 12:00-4:00 pm. If you have a conflict, discuss this during the interview.Available Shifts? Mondays-Fridays - 7:00 am-3:00 pm? Mondays-Fridays - 8:30 am-5:00 pm? Mondays-Fridays - 9:30 am-6:00 pm? Fieldtrip hours could vary.QUALIFICATIONS:? Two or more years of post-secondary education or a related field or passing the ParaPro assessment and experience working with children with special needs.? Experience with children in group situations, good communication skills, high degree of flexibilityPOSITION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE? Assist in the implementation and preparation of curriculum and enrichment activities for all students regardless of needs.? Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.? Assist children with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.? Assist children with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.? Experience in toileting and diapering. Ability to administer a suppository if needed.? Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, effective communication skills.? Experience working with individuals with disabilities, autism, emotional challenges, behavior challenges & trauma.? Experience with children in group situations, good communication skills, high degree of flexibility.? Assist children while in mainstream activities, including swimming. Must be in the water to support children if needed.? Ability to actively supervise and participate with all children in all activities; supervise during field trips, indoor and outdoor play. Intervene as necessary.? Maintain a supportive, safe environment.? Work in small groups to assist students with daily activities.? Guide children's behavior using a positive and consistent style. Log behavior when appropriate.? Engage, facilitate, and demonstrate positive relationships among youth and staff.? Assist in guiding youth's behavior using Positive Behavior Interventions and Social & Emotional Learning practices.? Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.? Experience working with middle school youth.? Help with the bike fleet.? Knowledge of and ability to implement emergency procedures.? Carry out first aid and emergency procedures.? Enforce proper hand washing and sanitizing.? Ensure supplies and equipment are sanitized routinely.? Must be CPR, AED, First Aid, CPI certified. (Preferred)? Must have had Mandated Reporting training. (Preferred)? Other duties as assigned by the site supervisor, program managers, and program coordinator.Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:? Ability to work independently while following established procedures and protocols.? Ability to problem solve, organize, and plan.? Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of flexibility required.? Demonstrated time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work while paying attention todetail.? Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.? Ability to excel in customer service.? Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students.? Experience working with children of diverse economic, social and cultural backgrounds.? Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students.Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices, and Software Required:? Operate computer, printer, photocopy machine, iPad and other electronic or technological equipmentrequired for the specific position.? Proficient in various software systems; Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Meets, Word, and Excel.? Proficient in phone systems.Physical Job Requirements:Physically capable of meeting all performance responsibilities required with caring for children? Frequent standing, walking, swimming, biking, lifting waist to chest; lifting below waist; carrying, stooping,kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting/pivoting, reaching, simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation;feeling, talking, hearing & visual accommodation. Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting. Exposureto weather, daily, when supervising children outdoors, and the ability to walk two (2) miles on uneven terrain.? Walking or biking with youth to and from lunch daily.? Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling.? Energy to accomplish numerous tasks and processes.? Lift up to 20 lbs.? Engage with children on the floor in play areas.? Extended periods of standing when teaching or leading an activity.? Extended periods of sitting during meetings or deskwork.? Bending, stooping or sitting on the floor to perform classroom activities or to provide one-to-one assistance.? Ability to travel between buildings, within the buildings and work area.Mental Job Requirements:? Ability to work with interruptions, handle multiple tasks and organize and prioritize work assignments.? Conflict resolution skills in dealing with students.? Prioritizing work duties, organizing and taking initiative to explore new activities and ideas to enhance student learning. Working Conditions:? Work is primarily performed in a cafeteria environment, which typically includes moderate noisefrom students.? Work is often performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Created: 2026-04-15