Sped Para ll - Lifeskills Aide

Alpine School District; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpine School District is seeking a Special Education Para-Educator II to support a classroom under the direction of the teacher. The role involves assisting with instruction, implementing IEP plans, supervising students, and collecting progress data in regular or self-contained settings.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 16+ years old, and an eagerness to support students with special needs. This is a non-contract, part-time position with a 29-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and materials under supervision to support objectives and IEP goals.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed.
• Assists students with self-care activities for personal hygiene.
• Attends job specific trainings for the purpose of acquiring and conveying information.
• Collects data to support teachers and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with supervising staff to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by IEP team to reinforce learning.
• Maintains instructional materials and records to ensure availability and compliance.
• Monitors students during periods in diverse school environments for safety.
• Provides instruction in a variety of activities to reinforce objectives and social skills.
• Attends meetings and trainings for job function updates.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

First aid

Student supervision

Data collection

Communication

IEP knowledge

Behavior support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

16+ years old

Job related experience is desired

Job description

Special Education Para-Educator II

Non-contract, No Benefits

Hours per day: 29 hrs/week

Hourly rate: $17.58

Contact Information

• Name: Thomas Paul
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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 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 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.