Elementary Paraprofessional (Special Education) Part-Time

Providence Hall Charter School; Herriman (UT); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Providence Hall Charter School in Herriman, UT seeks a highly dedicated Elementary (K-5) paraprofessional (Special Education) to support students and teachers in the classroom and campus settings.

The role includes one-on-one support, classroom preparation, safety adherence, MTSS collaboration, and strong communication with families. Bilingual Spanish is preferred; associate degree or higher is required or completion of the USBE assessment within 90 days.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree or higher required; or, in lieu of a degree, proof of passing a USBE Board approved assessment within 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in an instructional setting preferred.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check and provide references as a condition of employment.

Aufgaben

• Prepare the classroom to promote a healthy and safe learning environment for assigned student(s).
• Ensure classroom safety guidelines are met at all times.
• Utilise various techniques to manage assigned student(s).
• Engage with assigned student(s) to enhance and encourage learning.
• Assist the teacher in modifying materials to meet specific needs of assigned student(s).
• Provide basic caregiving duties, support, and encouragement in all aspects of development of assigned student(s).
• Collaborate with colleagues to support MTSS processes and the school in general.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues to ensure a collaborative learning community.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual Spanish

Organisational skills

Google Workspace

Ausbildung

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Google Workspace

Jobbeschreibung

Providence Hall is a charter school located in Herriman UT. Central to the school's mission is teaching students to think critically, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Students at the elementary participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) School, where the focus is to have engaging, relevant, challenging and significant learning that focuses around six global themes

Are you excited to join a dynamic team of educators dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment where you will become a part of our school community that provides smaller class sizes than the majority of neighborhood district schools?

If you are ready to have a smallschool experience with big school resources, we invite you to check out this exciting opportunity to see if it sounds like a perfect fit for you.

Providence Hall seeks a highly skilled and enthusiastic Elementary (K-5) part-time paraprofessional (special education) to join our team. As a Providence Hall paraprofessional (special education) you provide instructional, behavioural and other support to special education students in the classroom or other areas of the campus, to include one-on-one support for them.

Schedule:

• 27 hours/week during the school year on days when students are present
• May need to attend some department, building, and LEA professional development, trainings and meetings

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the classroom to promote a healthy and safe learning environment for assigned student(s).
• Ensure classroom safety guidelines are met at all times.
• Utilise various techniques to be successful with managing assigned student(s).
• Engage with assigned student(s) to enhance and encourage learning.
• Assist the teacher(s) in modifying materials to meet specific needs of assigned student(s).
• Provide basic caregiving duties, support, and encouragement in all aspects of development of assigned student(s).
• Take necessary precautions to protect assigned student(s).
• Monitor assigned student(s) in the classroom to minimise distractions and disruptions.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, diapering/toileting, feeding, etc. as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the MTSS process and support the school in general.
• Maintain effective communication channels with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues to ensure a collaborative learning community.
• Actively participate in assigned meetings, professional developments, and other trainings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or higher required; or, in lieu of a degree, proof of passing a USBE Board approved assessment or completion of 48 semester hours at an accredited institution. Candidates without prior proof must pass USBE Board approved assessment within 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual Spanish speaker preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, in an instructional setting preferred.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain calm in high-stress situations.
• Willing to effectively problem-solve as needed.
• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace and its collaboration tools.
• Capacity to perform all the responsibilities listed in this posting.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, and professional references as a condition of employment.
• The position requires frequent bending, kneeling, and crouching to engage with students at their level and to perform instructional and supervisory duties in classroom and school facility environments.
• Lift up to 25 pounds, traverse school facilities, and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

It is the policy of the Providence Hall Charter School to ensure that all applicants for employment, as well as all employees, be treated impartially without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, or marital status. Please see our Civil Rights Disclosure on our website (www.providencehall.com).

Applications are retained on file for 1 year.

Contact HR at 801-727-8260 if you have any questions about this application, employment at Providence Hall Charter School, or if you require an accommodation to complete this application.