SPED Para II Lifeskills, Autism, ED, APE, OT, PT, Vision - Secondary

Alpine School District; American Fork (UT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Special Education Para-Educator II. You will provide critical support to students with special needs, facilitating their learning and personal care under the supervision of classroom teachers. This full-time, rewarding role is ideal for compassionate individuals looking to make a positive impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• 16+ years old, High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Job-related experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising, instructing, and caring for special needs students.
• Implements IEP plans and behavioral plans for students.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Empathy

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Special Education Para-Educator II

Non-contract, No Benefits

Hours per day: 5.8

Hourly rate: $17.07

Contact Information

• Name: Amanda Hunt
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
  
  

The job of SpEd Para II is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program under the direction of an assigned classroom teacher with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during instructional and non-instructional time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g., listening to students read, assisting with art projects, cooking, physical education, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and IEP goals.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a healthcare professional (e.g., medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists students with self-care activities (e.g., toileting, washing, changing diapers, eating, dressing, grooming, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Attends job-specific trainings (e.g., first aid, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Collects data for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom and preparing reports and/or processing forms.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and acquiring appropriate social and school skills.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g., decorating bulletin boards, making art projects, correcting papers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g., academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students' success in school.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Minimum requirements: 16+ years old, High school diploma or equivalent. Job-related experience is desired.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education

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