VAA Support Staff (CSLP FWS)

Position Summary/Purpose

Grand Canyon University (GCU) maintains relationships with nonprofit organizations identified by the IRS as 501(c)(3) by virtue of their charitable programs. The collective mission of 501(c)(3) organizations in the Phoenix Valley is to improve the quality of life for community residents or to solve particular problems related to those residents’ needs.

GCU maintains a partnership with Victory Schools located at 3535 N. 63rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85033. Victory Schools empower K-12 students, including those with autism, ensuring they receive essential and equitable educational opportunities in order to thrive and achieve success. The CSLP student worker’s work schedule is dependent on the hours of operations and needs of Victory Schools; however, CSLP student workers may not work more than 20 hours per week during the academic year (i.e., fall/spring).

CSLP

This position has been reviewed and approved as Community Service as defined by 34 CFR 675.2(b). Per 34 CFR 675.2(b), community services are defined as, “Services which are designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly low-income individuals, or to solve particular problems related to their need.” These services must be open and accessible to the community.

As an FWS-CSLP approved position, its services will be offered to non-GCU community members (i.e., local residents).

Note

All FWS and FWS-CSLP positions require applicants to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa [https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa] to be reviewed for FWS-eligibility and awarded FWS.

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions

Victory Autism Academy (VAA) operates private day autism schools across multiple campuses in the valley, catering to all grades.

• Applicants should be education or special education majors and possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Works with students individually or in groups on special projects or assignments including spelling, reading, mathematics, comprehension levels and memorization of emergency information.
• Demonstrates skills and techniques in order to aid in student learning.
• Monitors student behavior and enforces school and classroom standards and policies.
• Monitors students and ensures safety on the playground and the cafeteria area before school, during breakfast and lunch, and during recess.
• Reports any unusual incidents or injury to school administration.
• Accompanies students from classrooms to other areas including the library, playground, and cafeteria and to buses to ensure orderly behavior.
• Maintains discipline by monitoring student behavior and taking the appropriate action including determining when to give a warning and when a formal notice should be written.
• Prepares incident documents including disciplinary actions and documentation for unusual incidents. Monitors student progress in reading and/or mathematics.
• Copies and prepares educational materials as needed.
• Prepares classrooms for activities including setting up tables and chairs and handing out materials.
• Performs clean up after activities including picking up toys and trash, washing tables and chairs and rearranging furniture.
• Communicates with parents regarding progress and concerns including improvements in specific academic areas, truancy, and behavioral problems.
• Interprets communications between teachers and parents when necessary.
• Assists teachers in planning and coordinating lesson plans by sharing ideas and providing feedback from the students.
• Other duties as assigned

• Equipment Used and Responsibility
• MS Office Suite

• Supervisory Responsibilities
• N/A

Qualifications

• Have passion and willingness to help others succeed.
• Possess strong ethics, integrity, and sense of responsibility.
• Previous Mentoring a plus.
• Ability to speak a second language a plus.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Experience/Education

• Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:
• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a bachelor’s program or master’s program.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.

You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2027