Student Support Specialist - MLK Middle School Beacon
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
About the Job
Bayview YMCA is seeking a Student Support Specialist for programs at Dr. MLK Jr Middle School Beacon - 350 Girard St, San Francisco, CA 94134
The Student Support Specialist is responsible for cultivating a positive and mutually beneficial school day and afterschool program partnership during structured and unstructured times of the school day. During after school hours, the Student Support Specialist is responsible for running a classroom of approximately 20 students during enrichment and homework time. During the school day, the Student Support Specialist works in consult with the instructional leadership of the school to serve the needs of our school’s lowest performing students and English learners by providing academic and socio-emotional interventions during the school day. Additionally, this staff will work in coordination with the MLK Family Resource Center managing a caseload of families and supporting them through the barrier removal processes to address their needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years or older
- Associate’s degree or higher, or High School diploma/equivalent plus any of:
- Completed 48 college units verified by transcript
- Passed CA Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)
- Passed District Instructional Aide Exam
- Two or more years’ experience working with multi-ethnic and multi-cultural middle school youth
- A commitment to providing young people with the highest-quality youth development experience
- Passion for social justice and knowledge of the Bayview Hunters Point community, its residents, and a desire to make a difference
- Strong understanding of the theory and practice of youth development
- Experience teaching specific content area(s)
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/communication skills
- Ability to engage with middle school youth and build meaningful relationships with them.
- Creativity and interest in planning hands-on projects for youth
- Team player with proven ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socio economic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds
- YMCA approved CPR/First Aid Certification (may complete upon hire)
- TB test clearance
- Fingerprint background check clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- 23 years or older
- BA/BS in education or related field
- Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Tagalog
- Three or more years’ experience working with multi-ethnic and multi-cultural middle school youth
- Understanding and experience with Trauma-Informed Systems in a school setting
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance.
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