Expanded Learning Time; ELT Inclusion Specialist

Overview

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Inclusion Specialist
School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Inclusion Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all students, especially those with disabilities and/or multilingual learners, are able to safely and successfully participate in all expanded learning program activities. This role works closely with the ELT Group Leader to provide supports, scaffolds, and additional supervision as needed for students who have unique learning and/or behavioral needs.

The ideal candidate is creative, flexible, culturally nimble, and deeply passionate about inclusion and access for all students.

OUR MISSION:
Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. A core value, embedded in the district’s philosophy and goals, is that “all children will learn.” Offering equitable access to education hinges on providing the highest quality teachers in every school and classroom.

Diversity among teachers and staff advances student achievement. Framingham Public Schools is committed to building a workforce reflective of the diversity of our students and aims to teach and practice cultural proficiency and inclusion to live, learn, and work together in a diverse world. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful workplace and provide equal opportunity for all employees.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and strongly encourages applications from minorities.

• Valid Massachusetts Teaching license and SEI Endorsement preferred
• Specialization/licensure in Special Education and/or ESL preferred

Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service will contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We value candidates with non-traditional educational backgrounds or experiences of underrepresented groups.

• A high school diploma is required; additional post-secondary education credits in a related field are preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an educator in a school or community-based setting 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
• Experience with differentiated instruction, IEPs, 504s, research-based inclusion policies and practices required
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred

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 work with diverse populations of students, especially students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Strong capacity to build and maintain positive relationships with children, staff, families, and supervisors.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication.
• Willingness to engage in positive, proactive and restorative conflict resolution processes.
• Professionalism and ability to follow all district, state, and federal requirements including 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 environment.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and willingness to learn new skills to meet student and family needs.
• Familiarity with Google Suite and other technology as required by the program.

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustration of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change by the employer.

• Support students with emotional regulation and…