ASAP Before & After School Assistant Site Supervisor (3281)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools seek an ASAP Before & After School Assistant Site Supervisor. This role is responsible for the daily operation of one before school (Early Risers) and after school (ASAP) site, fostering a creative, community service-oriented environment. Duties include orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation of program personnel; overall program design; communication with families and school personnel; and enforcement of policies and procedures regarding safety and quality. Natick Public Schools is an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district committed to educating approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. The district values diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create a safe, trusting, and respectful environment where learning is exciting and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are actively cultivated. The district serves a diverse student population and is proud of its high graduation and post-secondary attendance rates. They welcome educators who thrive in a diverse environment and focus on the whole child using a strengths-based approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field strongly preferred.
Four years or more of experience working with youth in an organized setting.
6 months of administrative and supervisory experience or at least 3 credits in management, administration, or staff supervision.
Ability to lead large groups.
Ability to communicate effectively with families and school personnel.
Ability to supervise staff.
Ability to respond proactively to a variety of challenges.
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues.
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative.
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth.
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the Superintendent, if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.

Responsibilities

Maintain a current enrollment list and daily attendance sheets, modifying as necessary.
Confirm arrival of all students each day and initiate Missing Child Procedure if a child does not arrive.
Ensure that all children are signed out by an authorized parent/guardian at pick-up.
Ensure that all children are checked in at the start of the program.
Know or ensure that appropriate staff know the whereabouts of all children in assigned groups at all times.
Be familiar with which children have epi-pens, food allergies, or other health concerns and ensure appropriate safety measures are taken.
Ensure that all groups have stocked first aid kits available and implement all health care/emergency procedures.
Maintain accurate and complete records of student injuries and incidents.
Train staff in response to emergencies and administer and log evacuation drills.
Lead response in the event of an emergency.
Alert appropriate staff members when unusual family or personal circumstances may affect student behavior or safety.
Assemble supply orders, make monthly shopping trips, and maintain supply inventory.
Keep site materials neat and in accordance with the expectations of the school principal, and ensure that program equipment is properly used and stored.
Oversee program staff, help them develop their skills in strengths-based behavior management and curriculum planning, and support them in setting and maintaining consistent expectations for all students.
Lead weekly or bi-weekly staff meetings.
Mediate staff conflicts.
Intervene and provide extra support in the case of serious discipline infraction by student.
Oversee completion of and submit timesheets and receive, evaluate, and respond to staff time off requests.
Complete staff evaluations (30-day for new staff, mid-year and final for everyone) and meet with staff individually regarding evaluation.
Enforce procedures by documenting and meeting with staff who do not comply with NPS or ASAP policies.
Assist with and oversee staff in setting up and putting away equipment, cleaning activity and storage spaces, and preparation and clean-up of daily activities.
Develop monthly activity calendar and plan special events.
Maintain positive relationships with school personnel to effectively share space, information about children, and foster school and community awareness of the ASAP program.
Be familiar with the parents of all of the children at the site and provide a check-in about the day to each parent at pick-up.
Meet with parents who have questions or concerns.
Be aware of students with IEPs, 504 plans, or experiencing difficulty at home or at school, and differentiate services when possible.
Attend school meetings (IEP, crisis response, family care plan, etc.).
Create site-specific newsletters, signage, and informational materials.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all information about program children and families.
Attend leadership meetings and other meetings or trainings as assigned.
Create sign-up sheets for early release days or permission slips for special events.
Participate in the hiring process through interviews and on-site candidate observations.
Provide orientation to new staff and ongoing feedback and training to all classroom staff throughout the year.
Submit attendance sheets, injury reports, and incident reports to ASAP office.
Perform duties with accuracy, thoroughness, and follow-through.
Any other relative duties as assigned.