After-School Specialist

Develops, implements, monitors, and assesses the site-based after-school programs; coordinates after-school activities and programs with regular school-hours programs; oversees the after regular school-hours community use of a school building and grounds; collaborates with school, department, and county staff.

Location:

Longfellow Middle School After-School Specialist Percent Full-Time:

Full Time Contract Length:

260-Day Contract Salary Grade [Salary Information] : Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 001-

FEU-OP Pay Frequency:

Monthly Closing Date:

07-May-2026

Open Until Filled:

No Re-Adv.

Position:

No Qualifications:

Required Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in education, planning, recreation, or program management. One (1) year of experience in a position requiring extensive public contact and paid or volunteer project management for schools and community organizations. Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience. May be required to work nights and/or weekends on occasion. Knowledge of the theory, procedures, and practices related to a variety of after-school programs. Knowledge of the diverse needs of the student populations served. Knowledge of community use of facilities procedures, practices, regulations, and fee schedules. Knowledge of administrative organization at the school level; good organizational skills. Ability to learn and utilize related applications. Ability to maintain user files. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to work independently. Ability to resolve conflicts and problems with community users. Ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team. Ability to maintain effective working relations with school administrators and staff, community group representatives, recreation staff, and citizen groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Preferred Bilingual skills.

Posting Title:

After-School Specialist Job Type:

School Assistants Major Duties/Essential Functions:

At a designated school, works with school staff, departmental, and county personnel to develop, implement, monitor, and assess a comprehensive after-school program that provides for the academic, social, physical, and enrichment needs of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students. Serves on, or provides input to, the principal's administrative team to ensure linkage between after-school and in-school programs and activities and compliance with school regulations with respect to building, grounds, and technology use. Markets the program to targeted students and their families. Coordinates late bus transportation. Coordinates food service. Monitors the after-school program budget and creates and submits requests for continued program funding. Requests, collects, submits, and acts upon program evaluation data, if appropriate. Works with school administrators, the Department of Human Resources, and community groups to identify staff and program success and opportunities. Oversees the after regular school-hours building and grounds use by the community; tracks community use hours. Coordinates after regular school-hours facility use with regular school-hours facility use. Advises community users on the proper use of school buildings and grounds. Ensures that data is input into the automated scheduler; resolves any conflicts between school use and community use. Provides current coordinated activities calendar to school personnel. Informs appropriate personnel of planned community activities. Plans, facilitates and/or performs tasks required to assist scheduled community events. Acts as a liaison between FCPS, Fairfax County Community and Recreation Services and Park Authority staff, and community users. Participates in and/or conducts training and information sessions regarding after-school activities and community use. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws. May serve as backup for the after-school staff. Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.