Inclusion Aide, After School Enrichment Program

Under the guidance of the Inclusion Coordinator and Site Supervisor, the Inclusion Aide supports after‑school programs by helping all students access enrichment and recreational group activities. Duties include providing direction, guidance, and assistance to students; managing and supporting social, emotional, and behavioral needs; monitoring behaviors and functional life skills; ensuring student safety and security; and communicating with staff, teachers, the site director, and the program director to maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment.

This part-time role is for the 2025–2026 school year. Candidates must be able to commit to a Monday-Friday schedule, 2:30–6:00 PM (hours may vary by site); and 3 early-dismissal days may require 11:30 AM–6:00 PM

Primary responsibilities:

• Supervise and support students during after‑school programming to ensure a safe, welcoming, and well‑managed environment.
• Support transitions of students into, out of, and throughout after‑school programming, supporting smooth transitions between activities.
• Supervise and assist students during crafts, art projects, games, sports, and other program activities.
• Provide proximity support to identified children at all times.
• Promote and implement PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) frameworks and strategies to reinforce school‑wide expectations.
• Model positive behavior and clear expectations; use proactive, strength‑based techniques to guide student conduct.
• Assist Students by supervising, guiding, monitoring, and encouraging pro-social behaviors
• Use inclusion‑based practices and provide reasonable accommodations to support students with diverse needs and ensure access for all learners.
• Foster social‑emotional growth through daily interactions, targeted supports, and integration of SEL strategies into programming.
• Assist and guide staff in the implementation of behavioral interventions.
• Monitor student participation, safety, and well‑being; maintain accurate records and report issues to the site supervisor promptly.
• Maintain constant communication with the supervisor, program staff, and inclusion coordinator.
• Maintain appropriate records as assigned.
• Maintain organized program spaces; follow site safety, health, and emergency procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, inclusion trainings, and ongoing professional development.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned and maintain appropriate records.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Associate Degree (Preferred related field: Special Education, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, the Arts)
• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience as a behavior interventionist/counselor working with children with diverse needs. ABA experience or RBT cert preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• All prospective staff will be required to undergo background checks and fingerprinting.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, walk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to run during play or in response to an emergency. Employees are frequently required to engage with children on the floor and at their eye level. Employees are frequently required to use their hands and arms to handle and manipulate objects, as well as reach. Vision abilities are required for the supervision of children.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is moderate to very loud. The work environment includes classroom and outdoor playgrounds, as well as occasional field trips. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $27.81 per hour

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $28