Desert Sky SPED Para III - Elementary

Alpine School District; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine School District in Utah seeks a Special Education Para-Educator III- EBD to support instructional programs under the direction of an assigned teacher. You will assist in instruction, behavior support, and supervision of students with special needs, and participate in IEP-related activities.

The position requires interaction with staff, caregivers, and students, and includes daily responsibilities such as monitoring behavior, implementing plans, and ensuring a safe classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Age 16+ required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience is desired.
• Specific training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed.
• Communicates with supervising staff to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements behavioral plans and interventions designed by IEP team.
• Monitors students in various school environments to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provides instruction to students in various activities to reinforce objectives and IEP plans.
• Assists students with self-care activities.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs as needed to assist students.
• Maintains instructional materials and records for mandated requirements.
• Attends meetings and in-service trainings related to job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Behavior management

Classroom support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Non-contract, No Benefits

Hours per day: 5.8

• Phone: [phone]

Special Education Para-Educator III- EBD, Special Schools

Non-contract, No Benefits

Hourly rate: $19.96

Hours per day: 5.8

Contact Information

• Name: Tricia Giles
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The job of SpEd Para III is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program under the direction of an assigned teacher with specific responsibilities for assisting in the instruction, behavior support, and supervision of special needs students; monitoring student behavior during instructional and non-instructional times; providing information to appropriate school personnel; attending IEP meetings if requested; and skilled intervention implamentation under the direction of the classroom teacher or relatedlservice provider.

Essential Functions

• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of classroom teacher or other service provider, behavioral plans and skilled interventions designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides under the supervision of assigned teacher and IEP staff, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring student success in school.
• Assists students with self-care activities (e.g. toileting, washing, changing diapers, eating, dressing, grooming, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Lifting must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for the purpose of helping special education students.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. decorating bulletin boards, making art projects, correcting papers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Attends in meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) 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.

Requirements

• age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job related experience is desired.
• Specific training may be required.