Extended Day Counselor

Chelmsford Public Schools

• Announcement of Teaching Vacancy for the 2024/ 2025 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Extended Day Counselor (Extended Day

• Exempt)
  Location:Chelmsford Elementary Schools/Parker Middle School/Chelmsford Community Education

JOB DESCRIPTION: To coordinate the Community Education Programs to ensure proper instruction and activities for students
REPORTS TO: Childcare Supervisor and Director of Community Education

JOB GOAL: To provide an enriching, exciting, and fun after school experience to the children enrolled in our Chelmsford Community Education Programs, ensuring all participants have a memorable time during any activities provided
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform various instructional, clerical, and other related duties, under the direction of the site supervisor, to aid in meeting the objective of the program, including the following:

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Attend Mandatory Training before Extended Day Starts (TBD)
2.Assist with the preparation and maintenance of records on students.
3.Assist the Supervisor in implementing the daily provided program plan.
4.Plan activities for students to enhance their experience in the program.
5.Ability to implement and create activities for small groups.
6.Meet the students' individualized needs by adapting behavior management expectations and plans.
7.Under direction of Supervisor, implement plans and activities to help children with behavioral or physical challenges.
8.Confer with teachers, team leaders and other appropriate personnel regarding students.
9.Supervise and interact with students.
10. Communicate with parents, sharing positive highlights as well as any concerns regarding their child.
11. Perform other related duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.
12. Ability to work on the floor, lift over 50lbs and other physical requirements as needed.
13. Accept and adhere to all guidelines set forth.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year:

Flexible scheduling, shifts available before school and after. Additional hours may be required on the days when Chelmsford Public School has a 1/2 day. Salary $19.25/ per hour.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in writing by the Site Supervisor, and will be discussed with the incumbent. Copy will be filed in the Director of Community Education.