SPICE Worker (2025-2026)

Fort Smith Public Schools•Fort Smith, AR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

SPICE Worker (2025-2026) POSITION TITLE: SPICE Worker FLSA: Non-Exempt - Hourly REPORTS TO: SPICE Director TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Hourly work with weekly timesheet SCHEDULE: 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM daily in conjunction with the school calendar LOCATION: District wide at elementary campuses QUALIFICATIONS Must have patience with children. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience working with children, especially in a school or childcare setting. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff. Patience, empathy, and a genuine concern for the well-being of students. DISTRICT VALUES We will always put student needs ?rst. We believe relationships matter. We expect accountability. We operate with transparency. We prioritize student and staff safety. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Supervise students during recess and other outdoor activities. Monitor students after school, ensuring their safety and well-being. Enforce school rules and guidelines to maintain a secure and respectful environment. Address any behavioral issues or conflicts among students promptly. Promote positive play, intervene in disputes, and ensure adherence to safety rules. Monitor and report any potential hazards on the playground or outdoor areas. Assist in the supervision of students during SPICE hours after school. Ensure order and cleanliness in the cafeteria, promoting good manners and appropriate behavior. Aid students as needed. Respond to the needs of individual students, including helping with clothing, resolving minor disputes, or providing general assistance. Collaborate with other staff and the director to address specific student concerns. Be familiar with and follow emergency procedures, including responding to injuries or medical situations. Assist in the orderly evacuation of students during emergency drills or actual incidents. Maintain open communication with teachers, administrators, and other staff. Report incidents, accidents, or notable occurrences to the appropriate personnel. Keep accurate records of incidents, interventions, and other relevant information. Submit reports to the supervisor or director as required. Maintains prompt and regular attendance Maintain emotional control under stress. Maintain confidentiality. Present and communicate in a professional manner. Attend training as required. Other duties as assigned. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Must have patience with children.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
Patience, empathy, and a genuine concern for the well-being of students.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Maintain confidentiality.
Present and communicate in a professional manner.
Attend training as required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience working with children, especially in a school or childcare setting.

Responsibilities

Supervise students during recess and other outdoor activities.
Monitor students after school, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Enforce school rules and guidelines to maintain a secure and respectful environment.
Address any behavioral issues or conflicts among students promptly.
Promote positive play, intervene in disputes, and ensure adherence to safety rules.
Monitor and report any potential hazards on the playground or outdoor areas.
Assist in the supervision of students during SPICE hours after school.
Ensure order and cleanliness in the cafeteria, promoting good manners and appropriate behavior.
Aid students as needed.
Respond to the needs of individual students, including helping with clothing, resolving minor disputes, or providing general assistance.
Collaborate with other staff and the director to address specific student concerns.
Be familiar with and follow emergency procedures, including responding to injuries or medical situations.
Assist in the orderly evacuation of students during emergency drills or actual incidents.
Maintain open communication with teachers, administrators, and other staff.
Report incidents, accidents, or notable occurrences to the appropriate personnel.
Keep accurate records of incidents, interventions, and other relevant information.
Submit reports to the supervisor or director as required.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Maintain confidentiality.
Present and communicate in a professional manner.
Attend training as required.
Other duties as assigned.