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Weber School District

Midland Elementary - PT Preschool SpEd Paraeducator (28204)

Weber School District, Roy, Utah, United States, 84067

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A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a part-time Preschool Special Education (SpEd) Paraeducator. This position is for 5.70 hours per day (or its weekly aggregate equivalent), 180 days (9 months) per year, and is compensated according to the Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule.

Applicants should apply at wsd.schoolspring.com. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

Job Overview The Preschool Paraprofessional position was established for the purpose of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of general education and special education students; performing classroom clerical tasks; and assisting students by meeting special health care needs and developing students' daily living and behavioral skills.

Primary Duties Primary duties include, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction:

Collect data regularly regarding skills across developmental domains

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, instruct students regarding developing peer interactions and social skills

Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.

Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior

Administer assistance to medically fragile children

Implement positive behavior supports, behavior plans, and interventions as needed

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with preschool teams

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Remain flexible with changes in assignments and situations

Relate to students in a positive and confident manner

Organize work, problem solve, and select action plans

Attend to details and follow tasks through to completion

Monitor student behavior and make quick, effective decisions

Remain calm in crisis situations

Work independently with minimal supervision

Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality

Regular work attendance is required

Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures

Participate in required district and school trainings

Qualifications BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for the purpose of diapering, performing transfers, transitions, and position changes

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Experience in a preschool or special education setting preferred

Preferred: 2 years of college, post secondary degree, or ParaPro Praxis (if Title I school)

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS.

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