Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional - Cedar Middle School

Iron County School District; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Iron County School District in Cedar City is seeking a Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional at Cedar Middle School to support students with disabilities. You will work under the Special Education Complex Needs Teacher, providing instructional support and helping with behavior management.

The role requires lifting and assisting students, following plans, and using basic tech like Google Docs. Expect 27.5 hours weekly with reliable attendance and flexibility in duties.

Qualifications

• Supports students with disabilities under supervision.
• Assists in implementing behavior plans.
• Works with teachers to reinforce learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students and groups.
• Observe and record behavior; reinforce acceptable behavior.
• Assist certified staff with presenting materials and exercises.
• Support students with physical and medical needs as required.
• Assist in classroom management systems and routines.
• Supervise students during various school activities.
• Operate office equipment and basic tech tools.
• Maintain reliable attendance and performance.

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Google Docs

Email clients

Job description

We want you to join our team and help to make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community!

The Iron County School District supports families in developing college and career readiness by BUILDING knowledge, skills and relationships for ALL. Empowering ALL to learn at high-levels through systematic district and school-wide supports.

Cedar Middle School is seeking a Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional to work 27.5 hours per week.

The Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional works under the direction of the Special Education Complex Needs Teacher to provide education and related services to students with disabilities. The position will require the incumbent to lift and support students, change protective clothing, implement behavior management plans, operate adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, etc.), and communicate effectively with students and staff.

• Provides instructional support assistance to students and student groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
• Assists in observing and recording behavior patterns and follows appropriate techniques to reinforce acceptable behavior.
• Assists certified educators with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercise.
• Assists in responsibility for procedures related to physical and medical needs.
• Depending on position, may be asked to assist students, as needed in learning self-care techniques, including toilet training, bathing and personal cleanliness; may be asked to assist in diapering, toilet training, feeding, and other self help skills if needed.
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and carrying out of systems for classroom management.
• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students.
• Supervises students in all areas of the school.
• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required
• Monitor students inside and outside of the building during lunch hour.
• Must have basic computer knowledge, be familiar with Google docs and check email frequently. Must be willing to learn and use all computer systems and software as needed.