Paraprofessional Toybox Specialist

Position Type:

Support Staff (Classroom)/Paraprofessional Toybox Specialist

Date Posted:

5/3/2024

Location:

Gilbert High

Date Available:

07/22/2024

Closing Date:

7/22/24

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Position Length: 9 Month

Job Grade: 111

Hourly Rate: $18.35 and up depending on experience

Hours Per Day: 8

Application Procedure: Apply online

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Paraprofessional Toybox Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Gilbert Unified School District

Purpose Statement

The Paraprofessional Toybox Specialist will support the TOYBOX Director in running the TOYBOX Occupational ECE Program. Applicants need to be well versed in developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for early childhood education with the ability to work well with both preschool aged children as well as high school students. Maturity and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.

Essential Functions

• Assist the director in running the program while the director is in class and in the absence of the director

• Supervise the activities of the high school students and the preschool age children

• Maintain a safe and productive environment while ensuring the center is in compliance of all Arizona State Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations.

• Assists high school students individually or in small groups with lessons assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential

• Evaluates, critiques and grades high school students during lab time, both verbally and written

• Communicates effectively with parents, preschool children, and high school students

• Designs and implements classroom activities and materials for the preschool age students and adapts as needed to allow the opportunity for all students to participate in the classroom activities

• Confers with director, parents, and school psychologist as appropriate for the purpose of assisting in the evaluation of preschool age student's progress and/or implementing student's behavioral objectives

• Assists preschool age students requiring daily care (e.g. toileting accidents/dressing, administer medication, basic health care)

• Greets parents and children as they arrive and assists in the transition to school

• Maintains preschool age student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information

• Performs record keeping (data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions (taking attendance, copying, instructional materials, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the director in providing necessary records/ materials

• Assists other TOYBOX personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of f actors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting and carrying, pushing and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 15% standing, and 70% walking and/or movement of some kind. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere. Experience

Job related experience of 3-6 months is required. Education

• High school diploma or GED with 30 clock hours in Early Childhood Education trainings and 12 months of experience OR
• High school diploma or GED with 3 college credits in Early Childhood Education and 12 months experience OR
• NAC/CDA/CCP/CPC and 12 months of experience OR
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood/closely related field and 6 months experience OR
• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood/closely related field and 3 months experience OR
• 24 credits w/ 6 credits in ECE* and 12 months experience

Required Testing

Must have negative TB Test documentation provided by a clinic or doctor, completed prior to and within 6 months of employment Continuing Educ. / Training

• 18 hours Professional Development courses to be completed every calendar year as required by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Licensing Services

• CPR/First Aid Recertification every two years Certificates & Licenses

• CPR/ First Aid Certificate

• Must meet Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) Child Day Care Center Teacher-Caregiver requirements.

Clearances

Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP)

Food Handlers Card FLSA Status

Non Exempt Approval Date

September 12, 2023 Salary Grade

Grade 111 - 9 Month

Nondiscrimination Statement

Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

Declaracion de Non Discriminacion

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad en la admisión a sus programas, servicios o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el trato de las personas o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones. La falta de habilidad del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión o participación en actividades y programas del Distrito. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación o empleo.

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