Enrichment Specialist
Purpose Statement: The Enrichment Specialist is responsible for designing quality out-of-school time programs for the students in grades K-6 at four school sites.
The Enrichment Specialist is responsible for overseeing the operation of 4-5 school programs along with guiding and directing the staff of those programs.
Essential Functions
Develops Curriculum to include individual, small group, and large group activities while encouraging choices.
Creates and implements activity plans to encourage students' social development and to provide opportunities for experiential education, academic enrichment, and recreation.
Provides direction and guidance to ensure program quality.
Assists Site Leaders in planning and implementing holiday programs, field trips, and special events.
Works with Site Leaders to facilitate activity planning meetings and special events.
Develops resource materials for the sites to support quality programming.
Develops and implements training programs for site staff.
Ensures that a minimum of one-hour training is available to each staff member each month.
Responsible for nurturing an environment of teamwork and enthusiasm.
Assists Site Leaders in recruiting, hiring, and placing qualified team members.
Participates in school functions.
Assures quality indicators of selected AZ Case/Quality First Standards accreditation system are well known and adhered to by staff.
Responsible for keeping the site fully staffed by finding and placing substitutes in the event of a staff absence.
The Enrichment Specialist assumes responsibility for site leadership in the event the Site Leader is not available.
Maintains high visibility at the sites to assist in identifying challenges and opportunities.
Other Functions
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Job Requirements
Mental Requirements
Learning Development- Level E: Knowledge in a recognized professional field or technological discipline sufficient to command various principles, facts, and practical applications.
Learning development is obtained by the completion of a college curriculum resulting in a bachelor's degree in a specialized field; advanced mathematics, very advanced language development, proficient understanding of practical systems.
Problem Solving - Level 2:
Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses.
Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious, and well-defined once problems are understood.
Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.
Physical Requirements
Physical Skill - Level A
Basic level of learned physical skill is required.
No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.
Physical Effort - Level 1
Minimal physical exertion is required.
Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking.
Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.
Social Requirements
Human Relations Skill- Level B
Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups.
Skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.
Scope of Contacts - Level 3
Interactions must occur with a diverse set of individuals and groups representing a variety of roles and authority levels.
Interactions are on matters of substance and importance, usually both inside and outside the organization.
Work Environment
Performance Environment - Level A
Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.
Physical Working Conditions - Level 1
Generally good working conditions.
Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc. little or no exposure to safety or health hazards.
Accountability
Level of Accountability - Level B
Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.
Organizational Impact - Level 1
Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond.
Responsible for results or services that facilitate the work of others in a specific work group.
Experience, Education, and Certifications
Experience:
1-3 years' experience with school-age children in a licensed group setting.
Supervisory experience desired.
Education:
Community College or Vocational coursework in child development, recreation, PE or closely related field.
Certifications/Clearances:
Must meet Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) Child Day Care Center Director.
Must have a negative TB Test documentation provided by a clinic or doctor, completed within 12 months prior to start working with students.
Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.
Compensation Details
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Pay Schedule:
Salary - E119
Work Calendar:
12-Month Long
Administrative Details
Months Contracted:
12 Month Long (Exempt)
Annual Rate:
$51,085 and up depending on experience
Full Time Equivalency:
1.0 FTE
Application Procedure:
Apply online
Fingerprint Clearance Card:
Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.
Please follow these steps: Step One Step Two
Non Discrimination Statement
Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, (including pregnancy and other related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age (over 40), parental status, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of its operations.
The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups pursuant to the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.
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.
This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of ****, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of ****, Title IX of the Education Amendments of ****, the Age Discrimination Act of ****, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of ****.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights or both.
The nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures are located on the Gilbert Public Schools website.
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