Silver Ridge Elementary - Social Emotional Learner (SEL) SpEd Paraprofessional (29648)

Weber School District

Farr West (UT)

On-site

USD 16,531,000 - 27,552,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Weber School District is seeking a SEL Special Education Paraprofessional at Silver Ridge Elementary in Farr West, Utah. This part-time position supports the SEL teacher and related staff in instructional and behavioral activities, with a 180-day calendar and 4.0 hours per day (20 hours/week).

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, collecting data, collaborating with the school team, and maintaining a safe, positive learning environment while documenting activities and

Qualifications

Strong ability to support students with behavioral needs.
Follow written behavior plans and classroom supports.
Maintain safety and calmness in crisis situations.
Communicate effectively with staff, students and families.

Responsibilities

Utilize safe procedures when managing students with challenging behavior.
Interpret and implement written behavior plans.
Model positive behavior supports with students.
Collect data on student behaviors and adjust interventions.

Skills

Behavior data collection

Positive behavior supports

Interpersonal communication

Safety procedures

Job description

Silver Ridge Elementary - Social Emotional Learner (SEL) SpEd Paraprofessional (29648)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894070

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Description

Title: SEL Special Education Paraprofessional

Calendar/Contract: 180 Days

Salary Schedule: Lane 4(B) of theEducational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule

Hours: 4.0 hours/day |20.0 hours/week

Eligible for retirement benefits througjh the Utah Retirement Systems

Application Note: This position will remain open until filled after a minimum offive working days (three working days ifEMERGENCY HIREis indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. Current employeesshouldcomplete theinternal candidate application.

This position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position’s hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis.

This position assists the SEL teacher and/or related service staff in instructional and non-instructional activities for students who have significant behavioral disabilities. This position develops, implements, and monitors intervention for students, develops and implements classroom supports, and models techniques for staff in teaching positive student behavior.

PrimaryFunctions (including, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction)

Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior
Interpret and implement written behavior plans,
Utilize and model the implementation of positive behavior supports with students
Observes, collects data, and analyzes existing classroom conditions in order to assist with behavior plan strategies and implementation.
Collect data regarding student behaviors and recommend appropriate instructional modifications to develop responsible thinking and decision-making skills in students.
Collaborates with school team members to provide instruction and support effectively, and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multiple school teams
Assists in maintaining students' files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
Monitors individual students in classrooms, school and community, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Must be able to adapt to changing work priorities; displaying tact and courtesy; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; and working with detailed information/data.
Relate to special needs students in a positive and confident manner
Supports students, including providing instruction, in a variety of settings - special education classroom, general education classroom, one-on-one, etc.
Provides accommodations for students, such as reading tests aloud, scribe, alternate location for assessments, check-in/check-out support, etc.
Supports classroom teacher in collecting data.
Monitor student behavior and make quick, effective decisions
Remain calm in crisis situations
Drives students in district vehicles for the purpose of providing transportation to/from school and other locations
Work independently with minimal supervision
Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality
Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures
Duties as otherwise assigned by the building administrator or special education for the benefit of students
Regular attendance at work is critical.

Qualifications andBasic Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time
Must be able to move from sitting on floor to standing position repeatedly
Safely manage physical or verbally aggressive students.
Participate with students in physical fitness activities including walking, stretching, and aerobic exercise.
Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergency situations.
Must be able to utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans
Must be able to drive district vehicles to transportation students various school settings as applicable
Must be willing to participate in and utilize Mandttraining.
May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.)
Participate in required school and district training (e.g. van certification)

Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position

Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.

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