Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Group Leader

Framingham Public Schools • Framingham, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Group Leader is responsible for the delivery of engaging and academically enriching activities for Framingham Public Schools students in grades K-5. ELT Group Leaders are expected to help plan and execute high quality project based learning activities during before and after-school programming, and also support the healthy social and emotional development of all students. The ideal candidate is creative, flexible, culturally nimble, and deeply passionate about the power of out-of-school time programs to advance student learning and development. OUR MISSION: Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community. Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world. Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career. Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.

Requirements

• Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education.
• Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.
• A high school diploma is required; additional post-secondary education credits in a related field are preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience as an educator in a school or community-based setting is required.
• Basic knowledge of effective youth development and OST principles, practices, and trends is required.
• Experience working with children and adults from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds is required.
• Ability to work with diverse populations of students, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Strong capacity to build and maintain positive relationships with children, staff, families, and supervisors.
• Capacity to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Willingness to engage in positive, proactive and restorative conflict resolution processes
• High level of professionalism, including the ability to follow all district, state, and federal requirements, such as those required by the MA Department of Early Education and Care (Elementary) and DESE 21st Century Community Learning Center programs (Secondary)
• Capacity to respond flexibly to multiple priorities in a fast-paced and complex working environment,
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and willingness to learn new skills to meet the needs of students and families,
• Familiarity with Google Suite and other technologies as required by the program,
• Must be able to move about and may need to traverse the school building occasionally; often must remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods; occasionally need to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Expected to lift at least 20 lbs (e.g., books, supplies); frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and grasp tools with hand strength.
• Must be capable of assisting students with physical difficulties.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment (e.g., calculator, copy machine, printer).
• Must be able to input data into a computer and read material from screens, handwritten, or printed sources, with or without visual aids.
• Able to communicate effectively in person, via email, and on the phone with students, parents, and staff.
• In the classroom, must continuously see and hear to ensure student safety and frequently speak to provide instruction.
• Capable of moving quickly across even or uneven surfaces.
• Able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull as needed to assist and teach students during the day.
• Responsible for students' safety, well-being, and work output.
• Able to handle multiple demands from various individuals.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids, disease, or pathogens.
• Risk of unintentional injuries from aggressive students.
• May involve some physical interaction with students with behavioral challenges.
• Limited personal care assistance to students may be required.
• Occasionally lift or position students to provide services.
• May be exposed to volatile or aggressive behavior.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and push a wheelchair for extended periods and assist with personal care.
• May be asked to help with toileting, depending on individual student needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with curriculum design and lesson planning is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the ELT coordinator, create and facilitate a high-quality, academically enriching curriculum
• Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure appropriate supervision of all students at all times.
• Respond to and document emergency situations, injuries, and incidents appropriately and in alignment with EEC and/or district regulations.
• Inspire students to set and achieve ambitious academic and personal goals.
• Communicate with families, colleagues, and school staff to support student growth and hold students to consistently high expectations.
• Serve as a role model for students by exemplifying the highest standards of professionalism under FPS core values.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all students, ensuring full inclusion of students with special needs and multilingual learners.
• Attend and support family engagement activities and other special events as needed.
• Attend monthly meetings and other required professional development.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the Coordinator.

Benefits

• 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, 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.
• The notice of nondiscrimination is located at the Framingham Public Schools School Committee website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED