Openings as of 12/21/2024
Education Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration. Experience Successful Supervisory experience preferred. FLSA Status: Exempt
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Position Purpose-Teacher's Aide
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Equipment
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required. - Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
POSITION: SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: Starting $50,050 DOE
*Position is funded by and serves the requirements of the School Safety Program-ESSER (SSP-ESSER)
program
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision and work direction of School Principal and District Administration should be knowledgeable in the role and duty of a social worker, child development, learning theory, and special education procedures and services.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (Work assignments may vary depending on the School’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
· Provides short-term individual counseling and small group counseling to students (i.e. maintains professional documentation, facilitates referrals to appropriate agencies, responds to request for counseling in a timely manner)
· Conduct school wide needs assessment to identify programing, groups and individuals in need of additional support.
· Provide direct social work assistance to children and their families (i.e. is available to meet with parents and school staff as to determine student/family needs, make contacts with appropriate agencies/resources to address needs, follows through with parents and/or agencies to ensure services received, maintains documentation of services provided for students/families)
· Assist in implementing site level educational programs and professional development for school personnel
· Identify cultural, ethnic, financial, physical and emotional challenges which might be negatively impacting student’s success and provide support to mitigate barriers
· Active member of school/district assigned subcommittees and crisis response team
· Participate in department planning, and trainings regarding school related issues
· Implement evidence informed, prevention programs and practices that teach positive behaviors, promote social emotional development, and ensure school climates conducive to learning.
· Consult with school personnel regarding problems affecting students’ academic progress, behavior, and personal well-being as well as provide appropriate intervention and follow up
· Provide direct services to students to address mental health concerns, conflict resolution, anger management and coping skills
· Continue professional growth to maintain knowledge of skills related to job functions and timely topics
· Attend required SSP-ESSER program training and conduct required program activities, including implementation of social emotional learning strategies
· Complies with State statutes, Board policies, and administrative procedures and implement responsibilities as recommended by the School Social Workers Association of America
· Attend and participate in meetings which may occur beyond the staffs normally scheduled work day
· Perform other related duties as assigned
· Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as assigned by the School Principal and District Administration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
· Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) desired or equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited school, or
· Arizona Standard School Social Worker Certificate
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Knowledge of school, district and community resources available for students and families
· One year of successful social work experience or one year of field instruction in a school system, or six semester hours of acceptable coursework
· Demonstrate knowledge of the Social Work Code of Ethics and School Social Work Standards and sensitivity to diverse cultures
· Arizona State School Social Work Certification and/or Arizona Social Work License
· Bilingual in Spanish.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRE:
· Possession or ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license;
· Required to pass a fingerprint clearance at Pima County Juvenile Detention Center and Pima County Adult Detention Center.
TO APPLY: Complete the Certified Position Application located at http://www.schools.pima.gov/careers and submit with requested documents by mail to 200 N. Stone, Tucson, AZ 85701, email to HR-Schools@pima.gov or by fax to (520) 770-4209.
For general questions about district benefits email HR-Schools@pima.gov
