Extended Day Site Coordinator

Reading Public Schools - Reading, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Reading, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Reading Public Schools is seeking a Site Coordinator for the Extended Day School Year program. Dates: August 19, 2024- June 30, 2025. Under the daily direction of the Community Education Director, goals are established by the collaborative educational team and the student's individualized educational plans (IEP).

Responsibilities

• Maintains master rosters for the Extended Day site (schedule changes throughout the year, new enrollment, etc.)
• Supervises site staffing and assists in scheduling around absences, schedule changes, etc.
• Tracks and reports weekly payroll for on-site staff
• Collects Extended Day paperwork/registrations
• Plans/Organizes after-school activities and oversees group transitions
• Tracks daily attendance
• Communicates with and updates administration on site needs
• Answers questions (emails/phone calls) from families about the Extended Day site
• Provides communication to parents with updated site-specific information throughout the year by email
• Creates supply lists for Extended Day site
• Regularly checks email and phone for messages from families, school location, and the Community Education office.
• Coordinates staff meetings on site (as needed)
• Provides a variety of responsible instructional support activities to enhance the environment of students at Extended Day
• Communicates with parents and legal authorities, and staff.
• Understands basic child development theory and principles.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic first aid and CPR principles and practices.
• Manages student behavior
• Recognizes problems which may interfere with social well-being of students or the physical/emotional welfare of students and implements appropriate solutions in the extended day program.
• Demonstrates an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children.
• Exercises good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and school information at all times.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and problem-solve in the before/after school environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workplace
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask

Nice-to-haves

• Some experience working with Pre-School and Elementary children, special education students and/or children with Autism, PDD or other neurological disorders is desirable.

Benefits

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and first aid certificates.