After School Program- Student Aide (Support Specialist)

BACR’s Expanded Learning Program at Sherman Elementary School seeks an engaging, part-time Student Aide-Support Specialist to support and assist a student with special needs to help them maximize their learning and participation in the program. The Student Aide will work closely with the student, family, therapists and school staff to create a support plan and daily schedule. They will help build relationships between their students and the whole group, support the student to participate in activities, and support any academic achievement plan. Our program is a space for kids to be themselves, explore new ideas, get involved in their communities, become leaders, and make friends.

Benefits:

• Pay rate: $23 - $25 per hour DOE
• 20-22 hours per week
• Partial paid holidays
• Summer work available
• Stepping stone into career in education, change maker, social entrepreneurship and social justice
• Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, transit and parking flexible spending accounts for commuting expenses, 403b

Requirements:

• Commitment to Full Academic School Year
• AA degree or higher, 48 + college credits OR pass the SFUSD IA Exam
• Ability to work Monday – Friday for the duration of the school year until 6:00pm
• Must be able to communicate openly in a professional manner with students, parents, community partners, and BACR staff.
• Must pass a criminal background check and have TB Clearance
• Experience working with Elementary youth preferred
• Experience with Neurodivergent Youth , IEP's or 504 plans
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and be capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with students and families
• Basic English reading proficiency to support students' academic development, enrichment offerings, and school day alignment

Responsibilities:

• Additional hours are spent planning, participating in professional development, and collaborating with team members. The Student Aide should expect to arrive by 2:30pm on a regular basis but may be asked to come in earlier for meetings and may stay late for special events.
• Provide one on one support (interpret instructions, provide physical assistance) for a student with special needs in order to help them succeed in the after-school program on a daily basis
• Support the needs of the student in the group environment throughout the after-school day
• Implement or adapt lessons, materials, tools, resources and activities to address the student learning leads
• Encourage social interaction and social, emotional learning between the child and the larger group of after-school participants