Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Summer Inclusion Specialist

Framingham Public Schools • Framingham, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Summer Inclusion Specialist provides dedicated support to students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they can fully participate and thrive within the summer program. This role is responsible for implementing individualized inclusion plans, providing behavioral and academic interventions, and fostering an environment of belonging. This role requires high levels of empathy, patience, and the ability to adapt support strategies in a fast-paced environment to ensure every student reaches their full potential. This commitment aligns with Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to culturally responsive, quality instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and a sense of belonging for all subgroups within our schools.

Requirements

• Candidates must be current employees of Framingham Public Schools or the Expanded Learning Time program.
• A high school diploma is required; additional post-secondary education or coursework in Special Education, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities or those requiring behavioral support in a school or community-based setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with IEP/504 accommodations, behavior intervention strategies, and Out-of-School Time (OST) principles.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms; effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, parents, and the general public.
• Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to inform decisions for student success.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community. Work with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds in an equitable, inclusive, and culturally proficient manner.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance to ensure consistent department operations and district-wide support. React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations, such as behavioral issues or environmental changes, while maintaining a proactive, reflective, and solution-focused approach.
• Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position.
• Perform duties with awareness of district requirements, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies. Maintain appropriate confidential records in accordance with FERPA/603 CMR 28.00.
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory in education. Demonstrate strong teaching, coaching, and leadership skills in a team setting.
• Operate and acquire skills in computer software, including Google Workspace, and use instructional technology appropriately to facilitate learning.
• Must move throughout school buildings and grounds frequently; navigate quickly across even or uneven surfaces to respond to student needs or emergencies.
• Often remains in a stationary position for administrative tasks, such as reporting and data entry.
• Ability to read and input digital and printed data (e.g., complex IEP/evaluative reports) using office productivity machinery.
• Frequent use of hands/arms to operate technology and handle instructional or administrative tools.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, or medical/adaptive equipment).
• Must see and hear on a continuous basis to ensure student safety in a dynamic environment.
• Works in a school setting with moderate-to-high noise levels; requires the ability to maintain focus amid frequent interruptions.
• Ability to physically engage with and redirect students who exhibit challenging or aggressive behaviors to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to manage active behavioral interventions and ensure student supervision during periods of emotional dysregulation.
• Must frequently sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to interact with early childhood students at their eye level.
• Ability to lift and/or move at least 40 lbs (e.g., lifting small children, moving play equipment, or utilizing adaptive medical equipment).
• Directly responsible for safety and well-being; includes potential exposure to bodily fluids or pathogens associated with early childhood care (e.g., diapering and toileting).
• Consistent attendance for the full duration of the summer programming is a prerequisite for eligibility and continued employment in this role.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students who have IEPs, 504 plans, or other documented accommodations, providing 1:1 support as needed.
• Support students with emotional regulation and behavior using tools such as behavior charts, visual schedules, and consistent routines.
• Collaborate with the ELT Site Coordinator and families to ensure the student’s inclusion plan is followed with fidelity.
• Offer differentiated academic support when appropriate, based on individual student needs and learning profiles.
• Encourage positive social interactions and foster student independence over time.
• Document and provide appropriate follow-up for incidents and injuries in accordance with district protocols.
• Build and leverage relationships with students, families, volunteers, and peers to create a culture of achievement.
• Attend all required monthly meetings and quarterly professional development sessions to ensure alignment with district goals.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED