SPED Para II Lifeskills, Autism, ED, APE, OT, PT, Vision - Elementary

Alpine School District•Riverview, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of SpEd Para II is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program under the direction of an assigned classroom teacher. This role has specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in a regular or self-contained classroom. The Para-Educator will assist in implementing instructional plans, monitor student behavior during instructional and non-instructional time, and provide information to appropriate school personnel.

Requirements

16+ years old
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Job related experience is desired

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and IEP goals.
Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
Assists students with self-care activities for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
Attends job specific trainings for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Collects data for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom and preparing reports and/or processing forms.
Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Implements, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and acquiring appropriate social and school skills.
Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans, and ensuring students' success in school.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.