Facts Special Education Aide (2024-2025 School Year)

Position Type:

FACTS/FACTS Caregivers

Date Posted:

4/5/2024

Location:

Districtwide

Date Available:

08/05/2024

Closing Date:

05/31/2025

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FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 1

FACTS Special Education Aide

2024-2025 School Year

Position Title: FACTS Special Education Aide

Department/Section: FACTS Program/ District Wide

Supervisor: FACTS Coordinator/FACTS Site Supervisor

Hourly Rate: $18.50 - $19.25/hour (depending on experience)

Pay Grade: 31

Schedule: 19-24 hours/week, 9 Month, Non-Benefit eligible, ASRS eligible for 20 hours or more per week

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

This position is for those who are passionate about working with children with special needs, and motivated to help them succeed in an out-of-school setting. This position is responsible for providing active supervision and interactions with students during the FACTS hours (shifts are available from 6:45 AM-8:40 AM, and the end of school until 6:00 PM Monday-Friday). This position helps adapt daily enrichment clubs and activities for students and actively engage students in positive character development. A FACTS team member is excited to enrich students' lives on a personal and professional level. They have a passion for working with school age children and a belief in their ability to positively impact students' lives.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• Model positive personal character at all times.

• Take responsibility for the safety of the students in FACTS.

• Adapt activities when the assigned student(s) is unable to participate.

• Help include the student in grade level activities to the fullest extent possible.

• Actively engage with student(s) during play and enrichment activities.

• Utilize positive reinforcement techniques.

• Be responsible for ensuring the quality and condition of all supplies, equipment and materials used by the FACTS Program.

• Provide support for individual student(s) to enable them to fully participate in activities.

• Follow all Department of Health Services and Department of Economic Security regulations and FUSD policies and guidelines.

• Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.

• Some assignments may require assistance with activities of daily living, including eating/feeding, grooming, dressing, use of assistive/devices, mobility, toileting, transfers and posting. Individuals not interested in these assignments need to discuss at time of interview.

• Arrive at work prepared at the start of your work shift.

• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to consistently demonstrate positive personal character.

• Ability to stay calm and positive in stressful situations.

• Ability to complete essential duties at a high level.

• Ability to work the daily hours assigned by the FACTS Program.

• No substantiated cases of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent certification required.

• Higher education is preferred, but not required.

• Must be 18 years of age.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE START DATE:

(Instructions will be sent on how to obtain these documents following an interview)

• Mantoux TB test

• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP Clearance to remain valid for duration of employment)

• DCS 1083C Background check confirming there are no substantiated cases of child abuse or neglect

• AZ Early Childhood Registry (training provided)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is required to move from location to location and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

The noise level in the work environment varies with the location/area students are in.

Information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

Thank you for your interest in the Flagstaff Unified School District. Please submit a complete application. Education information must be included in the application. Complete work history needed for proper placement on the salary schedule. If this information is not complete, your application will be returned. All applicants (including current district employees) must submit a complete online application.

Current Internal candidates, please contact Human Resources at HR@fusd1.org for salary information. Current Internal candidates, please contact Human Resources @ hr@fusd1.org for hourly rate information. Years of service and grade movement (up or down) will be considered.

All employees are subject to a criminal background check. The Flagstaff Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, age, national origin, or disability.