Paraprofessional I (Preschool)

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

10h•$18

About The Position

The Paraprofessional I (Early Childhood/Preschool) assists assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students, performing classroom tasks, in support of the instructional process.

Requirements

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High school diploma or equivalent
Per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), interested applicants must be Highly Qualified to be considered for the position and have completed one of the following: completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution, or satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher
The higher education institution official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment must be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment. Unofficial transcripts can be a placeholder until official transcripts are provided
Hold or obtain a CPR/First Aid Certificate/ Utah Food Handler Certificate within 30 days of employment
Knowledgeable of age-appropriate activities, stages of child development, Individual Education Plans (IEP) and concepts of learning
Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, and follow written and verbal communication in English including grammar and punctuation; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Early Childhood setting, K-12 education, or public employment environment
Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Responsibilities

Implement, under the supervision of assigned teacher, interventions (e.g., booster groups, individual instruction, small group instruction, etc.), lesson plans, and age-appropriate hands-on learning activities to reinforce learning concepts and improve students' learning and academic success
Fulfill students' learning and behavior plans to meet students' social and behavioral interventions, health care plans, and ensure compliance with IEPs
Provide for the individual needs of students (e.g., assistive devices, supportive technology, assistance accessing facilities, etc.) to ensure access to a quality educational program
Monitor individual students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, library, playground activities, field trip, bus boarding and exiting, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
Assist teachers in evaluating student progress and implementing student objectives
Prepare teaching materials, perform record-keeping and clerical functions, and organize related reports (e.g., worksheets, scheduling, copying, data recording, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to implement lesson plans and document student progress to support the teacher and administrator
Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the Education Code, administrative and school policies
Interact with families (e.g., make phone calls, attend parent-teacher conferences, welcome parents to the classroom, etc.) to relay information on student progress and encourage parental involvement
Assist other personnel when needed (e.g., instructors, site administration, other paraprofessionals, etc.) to ensure an efficient and effective learning environment
Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform duties
Participate in various meetings, and workshops to receive and convey information
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit