Lifeskills SPED Para-II: Secondary Classroom Aide

Alpine School District; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpine School District is seeking a Special Education Para-Educator II to support instructional programs under the supervision of a classroom teacher. The role involves assisting with supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs in regular classrooms or self-contained settings.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, data collection, behavior support, and collaboration with staff to implement IEP objectives.

Qualifications

• 16+ years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher 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, 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 IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• 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 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Alpine School District is seeking a Special Education Para-Educator II to support instructional programs under the supervision of a classroom teacher. The role involves assisting with supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs in regular classrooms or self-contained settings.

Responsibilities include adapting activities, data collection, behavior support, and collaboration with staff to implement IEP objectives.