SpEd Self-Contained Paraeducator - Multiple Positions

Granite School District; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Magna, UT is seeking a part-time SpEd Self-Contained Paraeducator to support students' learning and assist the supervising teacher. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and skills in managing student behavior and providing personal care. This role requires a commitment to student safety and support, making it essential to have prior experience with students with disabilities. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.
• Prior work with those with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising teacher with instruction and classroom programming.
• Provide direct services to students.
• Supervise and monitor student activities.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Skilled in data collection

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 hours of college credit or ParaPro exam

Job description

SpEd Self-Contained Paraeducator - Multiple Positions

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Hours per week: 29 Job Title Self-Contained Paraeducator Department Special Education Supervisor Principal Salary Schedule Paraeducator (88) Lane Placement C1 Contract Length Hourly FLSA Classification Non-exempt Last Review Date October 2020

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

The special education self-contained paraeducator assists the supervising teacher by performing a variety of task to support instruction and classroom programming. The special education paraeducator always works under the direction of the supervising teacher. The main responsibilities of the paraeducator is to provide direct services to students. The special education teacher will design, supervise, and coordinate the activities of each special education paraeducator. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Implement drill and practice exercises designed by the teacher to groups, as well as individual students.
• Keep accurate data on assigned groups and/or individual students. The teacher prepares the method to be used in data collection.
• Supervise and monitor student instructional activities within the school and in the assigned community settings. (Examples include, but are not limited to assisting students accessing public transportation, recess supervision, assisting students in acquiring employment skills, assisting students in development of self-help and personal skills, etc.)
• Provide personal maintenance care for students related to self-help and hygiene. (Examples include, but are not limited to gastronomy tube feeding, oral feeding, catharizing, toilet training, changing diapers, and personal care, such as tooth brushing, etc.)
• Implement appropriate procedures consistently in managing the behavior of students in accordance with district policies.
• Support a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
• Supervise students to help provide a safe learning environment.
• Appropriately use classroom materials/technology.
• Assist students in regular classes.
• Prepare and adapt instructional materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Maintain professional confidentiality regarding student progress, physical/emotional limitations, discussing these only with supervising teacher, related service professionals, administrator, or program coordinator.
• Must be able to work assigned hours.
• Bus supervision may be included.
• Participate in professional development training required by the Special Education Department.
• Attend and physical presence are required and is an essential function of this position.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following if working in a Ttile 1 school:
• 48 hours of college credit; or
• pass the ParaPro exam.
  

Required Prior Experience

• Prior work with those with disabilities preferred.
  
  

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to follow the directions outline by the special education teacher and related service professionals for instructional practice, behavioral interventions, and functional skills development.
• Skilled in the operation of specific achievement testing and data collection.
• Ability to effectively manage stress.
  
  

Assigned Decision Making

• Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher and related service professionals.
• Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
• Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.
• Concerns for safety of self and others.
  
  

Interactions With Others

• Interacts positively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other district personnel.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

• Oversees the safety of students.
  
  

Budget Responsibility

• NA
  
  

Working Environment

• Work setting is mainly in the classroom.
• May be asked to work inside or outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
• May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.
  
  

Physical Requirements – Not Limited To The Following

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

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