Instructional Paraprofessional/ Kindergarten - Elementary

Alpine School District•Deerfield, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Paraprofessional supports the instructional program in an assigned classroom, assisting with the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in a resource classroom. The role supports classroom instruction and IEP and 504 objectives, monitors student behavior during non-classroom periods, and provides clerical support to teachers and staff. The position is at Deerfield Elementary and is available ASAP. It is non-contract and offers no benefits. The schedule is 5.75 hours per day. The hourly rate is $15.69 for untrained employees (Lane 5) or $16.70 for trained employees (Lane 6); employees may complete in-district training to qualify for Lane 6.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must complete mandatory employee training within the first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the supervising teacher’s direction to support classroom objectives and IEP goals.
Provide immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional, including medication and other specified care.
Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support classroom teachers.
Assist with data collection under the assigned teacher’s direction to monitor student progress.
Assist students with self-care, including toileting, washing, changing diapers, eating, dressing, and grooming.
Help individual students and groups with lesson assignments and learning activities to reinforce concepts and support academic goals and grade-level standards.
Attend job-specific trainings and meetings, such as first aid and behavior management training.
Communicate with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel to assist with evaluating progress and implementing IEP or 504 objectives.
Model appropriate social and interpersonal behavior for students.
Implement behavioral plans identified in student IEPs under the assigned teacher’s supervision.
Maintain instructional materials, files and records, classroom equipment, and the work area.
Monitor students in school settings such as restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeterias, and parking lots to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
Perform clerical duties, including screening phone calls, distributing materials, maintaining inventories, and processing documents.
Provide individual and group instruction under the assigned teacher’s supervision, including academic subjects, social skills, and daily living skills.
Report student-related observations and incidents to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel.
Supervise and escort students to and from classes.