Paraprofessional II (SPED) (PT)- 408

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional II- Special Education works with students in small groups on specific subjects and leads lesson plans. This position supports teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students in resource classrooms including assisting students with special health care needs and developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills while promoting a welcoming and positive learning environment where all students can thrive. To be successful in this role, the incumbent must demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.

Requirements

Selected candidates must 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
Complete Safety Care Training
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, fax, etc.) and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the teacher, assist and supervise students as they attend general education classes and provide support according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) needs; utilize knowledge of student’s IEP and concepts for Special Education learning to implement learning and behavior plans that meet students' social and behavioral interventions, health care plans, and ensure compliance with IEPs
Work with students who may have mild to moderate behavioral and special health care needs.
As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds
Under the guidance of the teacher, use knowledge of age-appropriate activities and stages of child development to implement classroom management techniques, provide small group instruction to students within the classroom, and provide classroom interventions and a variety of activities (e.g., constructive play, behavior modification activities, etc.), while managing time effectively
Administer assessment instruments under the direction of teachers; confer with teachers to assist in evaluating student progress and implement student objectives
Collect student data as related to EIP, FBA/BIP or as directed by teacher
Monitor individual or small groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, library, playground activities, bus boarding and exiting, etc.).
Operate physical education equipment and supervise playground activities using standardized methods
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
Administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary and adhere to safety practices
Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios, read a variety of manuals, and write documents following prescribed formats
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
Work under limited supervision; utilize time-management and prioritization strategies; accurately process detailed information; meet deadlines
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