SPED Para II Vision - Secondary

Alpine School District; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpine School District is seeking a Special Education Para-Educator II to support instructional programs under the guidance of a classroom teacher. Responsibilities include assisting in supervision, implementing IEP goals, and supporting students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms.

Candidates should be at least 16 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may be required to help with tasks such as adapting activities, first aid, data collection, and

Qualifications

• 16+ years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job related experience is desired.
• Knowledge of braille is highly desired or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting objectives and IEP goals.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional.
• Assists students with self-care activities for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Collects data for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom and preparing reports.
• Monitors students during assigned periods for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides instruction to students in a variety of activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and implementing IEP plans.
• Attends meetings and trainings for the purpose of acquiring and conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient functioning of the work unit.

Skills

Braille knowledge

IEP objectives understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Para-Educator II

Non-contract, No Benefits

Hours per day: 5.8

Hourly rate: $17.67

Contact Information

• Name: Sean Thorpe
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

It is highly desired that candidates know braille. It is acceptable if they are willing to learn.

The job of SpEd Para II is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program under the direction of an assigned clasroom 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 health care 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 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. rest rooms, 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.

16+ years old.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job related experience is desired.