Midland Elementary - PT Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) SpEd Paraeducator (28068)

Weber School District • Roy, UT

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About The Position

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a part-time Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Special Education Paraeducator. This position is for 5.75 hours per day (or its weekly 28.75-hour aggregate equivalent), 180 days (9 months) per year, is compensated according to Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule , and is eligible for retirement benefits . Applicants may apply on wsd.schoolspring.com . Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled. EMERGENCY HIRE THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 3 WORKING DAYS Job Overview: The SEL Paraeducator supports students in a specialized classroom setting focused on developing social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and positive behavior. This role works under the direction of certified staff to implement individualized strategies that promote emotional well-being and academic engagement. Purpose Statement: To assist in creating a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment where students with social-emotional and behavioral needs can develop coping strategies, build interpersonal skills, and achieve academic success through consistent, compassionate, and proactive support.

Requirements

• Must be willing to be trained in Mandt System, a behavioral crisis interaction training program that focuses on building positive relationships, de-escalation techniques, and managing challenging behaviors
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move from sitting on floor to standing position repeatedly
• Must be able to utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans
• Must be able to provide own transportation to various school settings with reimbursement provided as applicable

Responsibilities

• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior
• Interpret and implement written behavior plans
• Engage in intensive teaching activities such as Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), as well as naturalistic teaching with the appropriate use of reinforcement strategies (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations) to increase the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors and to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills
• Utilize and model the implementation of positive behavior supports with students
• Utilizes, models, and fades safe and appropriate prompting procedures to promote both successful and independent responding
• Implements data collection systems, accurately collect and summarize data, including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording
• Model and train school staff on the implementation of specific interventions and procedures to address problem behavior
• Collaborates with school team members to provide instruction and support effectively, and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
• Regular work attendance is critical

Benefits

• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed