Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional - Iron Springs Elementary

Iron County School District; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Iron Springs Elementary in Cedar City, Utah, is seeking a Part-Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities for 27.5 hours per week.

The role involves assisting the Special Education Complex Needs Teacher, lifting and supporting students, implementing behavior plans, facilitating self-care tasks, and supporting classroom management and instructional activities.

Qualifications

• Provides instructional support to students and groups.
• Observes and records behavior patterns to reinforce positive behavior.
• Assists educators with presenting learning materials and instructional activities.
• Assists with procedures for physical and medical needs.
• May assist in self-care tasks such as toileting and personal hygiene.
• Participates in developing and maintaining classroom management systems.
• Guides harmonious interaction among students.
• Supervises students in various school areas.
• Operates office equipment and basic technology.
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students and small groups.
• Assist with observing and recording behavior.
• Support teachers in presenting materials and activities.
• Assist with physical and medical needs procedures.
• Assist students with self-care needs as required.
• Help implement classroom management systems.
• Encourage positive student interactions.
• Supervise students across school areas.
• Operate computers, copiers, and related equipment.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and job performance.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavior observation

Communication with staff

Office equipment

Computer literacy

Google Docs

Tools

Google Docs

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.

Iron Springs Elementary 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.