Part-Time SPED Preschool Paraprofessional — Classroom Support

Iron County School District; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Iron County School District in Cedar City, Utah, is hiring a Part-Time Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in a 21-hour weekly schedule (9:00am–3:00pm).

The paraprofessional works under the Special Education Teacher, provides instructional support, assists with behavior management, helps with self-care tasks, and supervises students to maintain a safe, caring learning environment.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional role in preschool setting.
• Assist with behavioral management and instruction.

Responsibilities

• 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 need.
• Assists students as needed in learning self-care techniques, including toilet training, bathing and personal cleanliness; may assist in diapering, toilet training, feeding, and other self help skills as needed.
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and carrying out of systems for classroom management.
• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required
• Supervises students in all areas of the school.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavior observation

Assist educators

Self-care support

Job description

Iron County School District in Cedar City, Utah, is hiring a Part-Time Special Education Preschool Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in a 21-hour weekly schedule (9:00am–3:00pm).

The paraprofessional works under the Special Education Teacher, provides instructional support, assists with behavior management, helps with self-care tasks, and supervises students to maintain a safe, caring learning environment.