Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional - Parowan Elementary

Iron County School District; Parowan (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Iron County School District in Parowan, UT is seeking a Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of the Complex Needs Teacher. This role involves lifting and assisting with adaptive equipment, implementing behavior plans, documenting progress, and assisting in self-care tasks if needed.

Candidates will help with instructional support, classroom management, and supervising students during the school day, with reliable

Qualifications

• Supports instructional activities and reinforces learning for students.
• Follows behavior management plans and tracks student progress.
• Assists in presenting learning materials and activities.
• Supports physical and medical needs as required.
• Learns computer systems and software used in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support to students and groups to reinforce learning.
• Observes and records behavior, reinforcing acceptable behavior.
• Assists educators with presenting learning materials and activities.
• Supports procedures related to physical and medical needs.
• Assists with self-care tasks as needed (toilet, bathing, feeding).
• Participates in classroom management systems.
• Guides students to interact harmoniously with others.
• Supervises students inside and outside the building.
• Operates office equipment as needed (computers, copiers).
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance and job performance.
• Monitors students during lunch hour and transitions.
• Uses Google Docs and email; open to learning new systems.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Google Docs proficiency

Email communication

Tools

Google Docs

Office equipment operation

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.

Parowan Elementary is seeking a Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional to work 27.5 hours per week. This position will remain open until filled.

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.