ELT High School Student Intern

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Expanded Learning Time (ELT) High School Student Intern

2025-2026 School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Expanded Learning Time (ELT) High School Student Intern works alongside the Explorers'

Group Leader by providing support with the delivery of engaging and academically enriching

activities for Framingham Public Schools students in grades K-5. ELT High School Interns are

expected to assist the group leader in facilitating high quality project based learning activities

during before and after school programming, and also support the healthy social and emotional

development of all students. Additional duties may include assisting with drop off and pick up,

distributing snacks, managing program materials, and classroom management. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with elementary school age children, is flexible and adaptable to a fast paced working environment, and can serve as a positive role model to all students.

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement

guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-

thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally

responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic

advocates; Respecting diversity of thought, learners, cultures, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students.

Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be

accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect

the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our

workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Not Applicable

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared themto contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education. Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.

• Passion and interest in working with children in an academic, recreational, or athletic setting, previous experience is preferred
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with diverse populations of students, including students with disabilitiesand multilingual learners.
• Strong capacity to build and maintain positive relationships with children, staff, families, and supervisors.
• Capacity to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Willingness to engage in positive, proactive and restorative conflict resolution processes
• May be required to work at multiple schools; reliable transportation is necessary.
• Must be reliable, on time, organized, and ready to assume all duties and responsibilitieswith a high level of professionalism
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and willingness to learn new skills to meet the needs of students and families

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and job requirements evolve.

• In collaboration with the ELT Group Leader, assist with facilitating all program activities and supporting seamless transitions between activities.
• Inspire students to set and achieve ambitious academic and personal goals.
• Serve as a role model for students by exemplifying the highest standards of professionalism in accordance with FPS core values.
• Build positive and appropriate relationships with students, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for all students, ensuring full inclusion of students with special needs and multilingual learners.
• Attend and support family engagement activities and other special events as needed.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and/or professional development as required by the
• department.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the Coordinator.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to work at multiple schools; reliable transportation is necessary. Must be able to move about and may need to traverse the school building occasionally; often must remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods; occasionally need to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Expected to lift at least 20 lbs (e.g., books, supplies); frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and grasp tools with hand strength. Must be capable of assisting students with physical difficulties. Operate a computer and other office equipment (e.g., calculator, copy machine, printer). Must be able to input data into a computer and read material from screens, handwritten, or printed sources, with or without visual aids. Able to communicate effectively in person, via email, and on the phone with students, parents, and staff. In the classroom, must continuously see and hear to ensure student safety and frequently speak to provide instruction. Capable of moving quickly across even or uneven surfaces. Work takes place in a typical school environment with a moderate noise level. Interact regularly with students, parents, and staff. Able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull as needed to assist and teach students during the day. Responsible for students' safety, well-being, and work output. Able to handle multiple demands from various individuals. While most work is indoors, position requires outdoor time for recess, fire drills, and special activities. May be exposed to bodily fluids, disease, or pathogens. Risk of unintentional injuries from aggressive students. May involve some physical interaction with students with behavioral challenges. Limited personal care assistance to students may be required. Occasionally lift or position students to provide services. May be exposed to volatile or aggressive behavior. Must be able to stand, walk, and push a wheelchair for extended periods and assist with personal care. May be asked to help with toileting, depending on individual student needs. May be reassigned to different schools based on student needs and the best interest of the children. This job description does not form an employment contract and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the school and job requirements evolve.

REPORTS TO:

Program Coordinator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as Non-Exempt (hourly).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a ten (10) month seasonal position during the school year. Shifts and schedules vary by

program. Framingham Public Schools reserves the right to shorten or lengthen the assignment

time based on the district's needs. Employees may be requested to work at different sites as needed.

Days - select one of the following:

• Monday, Wednesday, and biweekly Fridays OR
• Tuesday, Thursday, and biweekly Fridays OR
• Monday through Friday

Hours:

• AM Program: 7 am-9 am (King, Stapleton, Barbieri, Brophy, Potter Road, Hemenway, Harmony Grove, Dunning) or 7 am-8 am (McCarthy)
• PM Program: 3 pm-5 pm (King, Stapleton, Barbieri, Brophy, Potter Road, Hemenway, Harmony Grove, Dunning) or 2 pm-5 pm (McCarthy).

BACKGROUND CHECK AND TRAINING:

As our programs receive funding through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), all

Employees and volunteers must complete a background record check (BRC) through the

Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) under federal law.

Effective May 2024, all staff in EEC child care programs must take the new EEC Essentials 2.0

training course. All new hires must complete EEC Essentials 2.0 before working with children.

Thereafter, an annual EEC Essentials refresher package will be required for all staff in EEC-licensed and funded programs. The annual refresher package will be published and available in fall 2025. This training currently does not apply to Little Explorers at Juniper Hill.

Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status

The Framingham Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at the Framingham Public Schools School Committee website.