Paraprofessional I (PT)- 272

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional I assists assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students in general education classrooms. Working alongside the classroom teacher ensuring students stay engaged and on task, reinforcing lesson plans, providing clerical support, supporting students’ academic growth and overall development. This part-time position at Wasatch Elementary will have a particular focus on supporting science and STEM learning, helping develop and maintain the school's science lab, and providing individual and small-group tutoring in reading, mathematics, and science under the direction of licensed teachers and intervention specialists. The anticipated schedule is approximately 20 hours per week, with the most working hours occurring in the afternoon. The employee's schedule will be established by the principal based on student and school needs.

Requirements

Selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
High school diploma or a recognized equivalent
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
Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within 2 months of hire
Attend Annual Health Services Training
Effective communication skills with both children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation
Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios
Experience using standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines etc.) and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K-12 education or public employment environment
Knowledgeable of age-appropriate activities; stages of child development; classroom management techniques; and development of effective lesson plans; lead small groups and learn through play
Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Responsibilities

Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher and provide a method to support and reinforce lesson plans
Administer tests and evaluations, proctor tests, under supervision of the teacher (e.g., DRA, DIBELS, observational data for IEP goals, etc.) to monitor student progress
Confers with teacher assisting in evaluating student progress and implementing student objectives
Implement students' learning and behavior plans to meet students' social and behavioral interventions, health care plans, and ensure compliance with IEPs
Monitor individual students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, library, playground activities, field trip, bus boarding and exiting, etc.) providing a safe and positive learning environment
Provide appropriate classroom intervention with students under the teacher's direction (e.g., booster groups, individual instruction, small group instruction, etc.) improving student learning and academic success
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
Administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary and adhere to safety practices
Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages and rations, read a variety of manuals, and write documents following prescribed formats
Assist other school personnel as required and needed (e.g., instructors, site administration, other paraprofessionals, etc.) ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to district policies, procedures and state law
Participate in various meetings and workshops as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions; present information to others; attend additional training opportunities as needed
Independently interpret guidelines, maintain confidentiality, be attentive to detail, and adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform duties
Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
Communicate effectively orally and in writing 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