SpEd Self-Contained Paraeducator - Multiple Positions

Granite School District•Rolling Meadows, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The special education self-contained paraeducator supports the supervising teacher with instruction and classroom programming, working under the teacher’s direction. The primary focus is providing direct services to students. The special education teacher designs, supervises, and coordinates the paraeducator’s activities. Attendance, physical presence, punctuality, and timeliness are essential functions of the position. The work is mainly classroom-based, but may also take place inside or outside the school building and in assigned community settings. The employee may work in hot or cold weather and may experience stress from disruptive students or groups.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
If working in a Title I school, have 48 hours of college credit or pass the ParaPro exam.
Ability to follow directions from the special education teacher and related service professionals for instructional practice, behavioral interventions, and functional skills development.
Skill in operating specific achievement testing and data collection.
Ability to manage stress effectively.
Ability to take direction, work within specific guidelines, and make decisions about how best to accomplish assigned tasks while following directions.
Concern for the safety of self and others.
Ability to interact positively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other district personnel.
Physical ability to speak and/or hear; frequently stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch; occasionally handle or feel objects and climb or balance; and stand or sit for long periods.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Reliable, predictable attendance, physical presence, and punctuality; able to work assigned hours.

Nice To Haves

Prior work with people with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement teacher-designed drill and practice exercises for groups and individual students.
Collect and maintain accurate data on assigned groups or individual students using the method prepared by the teacher.
Supervise and monitor students during instructional activities at school and in assigned community settings, including public transportation, recess, employment skills, and self-help or personal skills activities.
Provide personal maintenance care related to student self-help and hygiene, including feeding, catheterization, toilet training, diaper changes, and other personal care as needed.
Consistently implement appropriate student behavior-management procedures in accordance with district policies.
Support a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
Supervise students to help maintain a safe learning environment.
Use classroom materials and technology appropriately.
Assist students in regular classes.
Prepare and adapt instructional materials under the classroom teacher’s direction.
Maintain professional confidentiality regarding student progress and physical or emotional limitations.
Work assigned hours; bus supervision may be included.
Participate in professional development required by the Special Education Department.
Oversee student safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.