Elementary Afterschool Inclusion Staff - 26/27
About The Position
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider, offering a wide variety of accessible and inclusive athletic, recreational, arts, and enrichment activities for all ages. As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs, and sports in Madison schools. This role focuses on supporting the inclusion of participants with disabilities in afterschool programs at 15 different elementary school locations across the city. Inclusion Staff help create access and opportunity for people with disabilities, allowing them to engage in MSCR programs. The role involves being creative, flexible, and having fun while providing support so all community members can enjoy MSCR programs.
Requirements
- 16 years or older
- Experience working or volunteering with youth (childcare, camps, etc.)
- Reliable transportation to work site
- Ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities
- Readiness to actively participate in all aspects of the program
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or experience with inclusive recreation programming
- Proven dependability and teamwork
- Effective problem-solving and risk management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact when dealing with children, their parents/guardians, and the public.
- Experience providing behavioral modifications and support
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Crisis Management and Intervention Training, Managing Threatening Confrontations training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or the like
Responsibilities
- Assist with the inclusion of youth with disabilities (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.) in inclusive summer programs and recreational activities.
- Provide reasonable accommodations and direct support to individuals with disabilities, including using strategies such as visual supports, activity modifications, reinforcement systems, and adapted equipment.
- Plan, lead, and/or supervise activities indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborate with program staff to ensure active participation of all participants.
- Communicate with parents and supervisors.
- Attend professional development workshops to develop skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
