The Up to 3 program is seeking a part-time employee to assist with classroom activities, setup, cleanup, and overall classroom functioning for children under three with disabilities. Applicants must be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM year-round. The work location will be in Logan, Utah.
On-Campus ACA Variable Hours
US Work Authorization is required.
ResponsibilitiesThe candidate will assist with classroom activities, setup, cleanup, and overall classroom functioning for children under the age of three with disabilities.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
Experience with young children.Effective listener and communicator.Dependable.Follows classroom procedures and instructions.Able to maintain strict confidentiality.Attention to detail.Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build rapport with a diverse population.Team player who excels at building trusting relationships.Productive worker with a solid work ethic, who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with young children with disabilities. Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”. School schedule to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10” (only for students currently enrolled in classes). Contact information for three professional references to be provided in the Candidate Profile.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary $13.00 per hour ADAThe environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).
College/Department HighlightsThe Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The IDRPP opened its doors in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the U.S. to focus on the educational and social needs of children and adults with disabilities. Over the past 50 years the IDRPP has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
The IDRPP is committed to hiring people with disabilities, veterans, and diverse individuals from all communities and backgrounds. We value visible and invisible differences, and we recognize that diversity makes us stronger. We welcome applicants who bring something different and unique to our organization. We value creativity, loyalty, and hard work. We believe that we can change the world and make it a better, more inclusive place for everyone, and we want to hire people who also believe that they can make a difference.
Mission:
We are working together to create inclusive communities and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families through sustainable innovation, collaborative research, responsive service, and interdisciplinary training and education.
Values:
We Innovate: We lead by developing dynamic, sustainable, forward-thinking programs and services.
We Include: We demonstrate how to effectively work toward inclusive communities in our planning, programs, and services. We celebrate diversity in ability, race, ethnicity, culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, politics, and religion.
We Collaborate: We forge partnerships. Working together makes us more effective and responsive to the current needs of our clients and communities.
We Care: We do what we do because we care. We are making the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families.
Funding Statement
The Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice is one of the largest research and outreach centers at USU, and we are largely funded through grants, contracts, and fee-for-service programs. All staff positions at the IDRPP are contingent upon funding, and all senior staff at the IDRPP with graduate degrees are responsible for helping to generate funding to support our operations and growth.
College Highlights
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.
As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 7/2023
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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
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