Part-Time Preschool SPED Paraprofessional

Orchard Springs Elementary; Pleasant View (UT); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Orchard Springs Elementary in Pleasant View, Utah is seeking a part-time Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional to support general and special education students under teacher direction. The role involves data collection, social skills instruction, behavior support, and collaboration with preschool teams.

Hours are 1.5 hours per day (7.5 hours per week) with no benefits eligibility. The position is non-exempt and funded by district or grant allocations. Starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience in a preschool or special education setting preferred.
• Preferred: 2 years of college, post secondary degree, or ParaPro Praxis (if Title I school)

Responsibilities

• Collect data regularly regarding skills across developmental domains
• Instruct students regarding developing peer interactions and social skills
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher to support lesson plans
• Utilize safe 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
• 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

Education

2 years of college / post secondary degree or ParaPro Praxis

Job description

Orchard Springs Elementary in Pleasant View, Utah is seeking a part-time Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional to support general and special education students under teacher direction. The role involves data collection, social skills instruction, behavior support, and collaboration with preschool teams.

Hours are 1.5 hours per day (7.5 hours per week) with no benefits eligibility. The position is non-exempt and funded by district or grant allocations. Starting immediately.