Paraprofessional, Special Education Science Support (Trustlands)

Tooele County School District; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Tooele County School District is seeking a paraprofessional to assist students in science and other subjects under the supervision of certified staff. You will help meet instructional goals and support classroom activities across a range of tasks.

Responsibilities include small-group tutoring, assisting with assessments, preparing materials, and supervising non-instructional areas. You will also participate in field trips and parent communications to foster inclusion and progress.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in science and related subjects in classrooms.
• Work with students individually and in small groups.
• Assist with administration and correction of exercises and assessments.
• Help prepare instructional materials and reinforce skills.
• Maintain records of student learning and performance.
• Support classroom behavior management to keep students on task.
• Supervise non-instructional areas (lunch, bus, hallway, study hall).
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Create and distribute educational materials as needed.
• Assist with parent contact to involve families.

Skills

Instruction following

Arithmetic

MS Office

Diversity inclusion

Confidentiality

Student rapport

Teamwork

Report writing

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 18 years old

Experience with special needs desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Paraprofessional, Special Education Science Support (Trustlands) – JobID: 10803

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the science classrooms to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce primarily science, but also reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch program, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc. Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed. Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Work Environment

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status

Non‑exempt

Contract

25 hours per week, 177 days per year. Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule: Level F (which includes 1 level sped add‑on for Mild/Moderate). Not benefit eligible.