FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 

TITLE: 

Out-of-School Time Aide

Grades K-5

Multiple Sites Available

POSITION SUMMARY:

The OST Aide position is designed to work alongside the Explorers’ Mentor by providing support to enhance the overall quality of programming and facilitation in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the opportunity gap among subgroups within the schools.  

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Not Applicable

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Passion and interest in working with children in an academic, recreational, or athletic setting. Should have outstanding leadership, organizational and team-building skills.

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.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to assist in the transition of a group of students; to complete one on one check-ins with individual students; to build good relationships with children, other aide’s, mentors, parents, as well as coordinators; to use creativity to assist students in specific crafts and activities; to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff, parents and the general public; to use reasoning ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. 

• Responsible for supporting programmed activities for young people, while following program policies and procedures.
• Establish and develop a supportive and meaningful relationship with the young people.
• Support the implementation of age-appropriate activities as assigned by the Program Coordinator, Club Teacher, and Mentor.
• Attend and participate in annual staff professional development calendar, staff meetings, and other programs and activities as assigned.
• Facilitate students success in inclusion programming
• Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (COVID-19 ADDENDUM):

Individual will be expected to follow the most updated safety protocols and procedures such as filling out the COVID-19 Self-Reporting Form, keeping workspace/materials sanitized, especially after students usage; staff are not to rewear clothing from one day/shift to the next without washing; to wear masks in the program at all times; practice frequent handwashing; physical distancing of 6 feet apart, and expect to isolate if exhibiting any COVID symptoms or has been in contact with someone with COVID. 

Individuals are expected to have the ability to access a computer and internet if the program goes hybrid; the ability to conduct a classroom and students via virtual learning; experience with Google Classroom for any remote learning component; and willingness to create videos for the virtual component of the program. This list is not exhaustive and 

should not be considered a full representation of all appropriate safety protocols and duties.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.). The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Occasionally s/he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). The employee must be able to input information into a computer and as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person and on the telephone. In the classroom, the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces. The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise. The employee interacts with students, parents, and other staff members. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

REPORTS TO:  

Program Coordinator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None. 

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as Non-Exempt (hourly).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a ten (10) month seasonal position during the school year. The Framingham Public Schools reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the assignment time based upon the needs of the District.

HELPFUL LINKS: 

Framingham Policies & Procedures Handbook 

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.