Expanded Learning Program Inclusion Specialist (Montclair Elementary)

We are seeking a committed and passionate expanded learning instructors to change the future of students by leading academic, physical, and enrichment activities as part of our team. As a inclusion specialist instructor, you will lead and mentor up to 10 youth in an expanded learning setting. Be part of an innovative and creative team that impacts the community, makes the world a better place, and provides equity in education.

Benefits:

• Pay rate: $25/hour
• Hours per week: 20 hours, plus PD

• Stepping stone into career in education, leadership, advocacy, social entrepreneurship & social justice

• Employee assistance program, dental, vision, wellness program, life insurance, flexible spending account, commuter benefits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Some experience required

• Ability to reliably commute to Oakland

• Commitment to education equity and leadership

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• 1 year experience working with students with special needs

Preferred:

• Commitment to a full school year
• Ability to practice open, clear, and consistent communication and commitment to participate in professional development.
• Knowledge of de escalation strategies, behavior management, behavior plans, and teamwork to support whole child
• Experience in being able to read and understand IEP's/504's 

Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain the emotional well-being of the students

• Provide a safe environment
• Assisting management/leadership with children that are experiencing behavior issues, social/emotional distress and high functioning SPED students
• Assist with the day time school connection/communication

• Be an integral part of the "whole child" philosophy and supporting guardians

• Assist with behavior plans and enforcing them during program hours
• Ability to be a part of team meetings regarding said children

About Us

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.

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