Valley View Elementary - Preschool Paraeducator (28626)

Valley View Elementary - Preschool Paraeducator (28626) Weber School District Valley View Elementary - Roy, Utah This job is also posted in Weber School District Jobs Job Details

Job ID:

5613824

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Preschool Paraeducator. This position is for 9 months per year, 7.8 hours per day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, and is compensated according to Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofssionals Salary Schedule. Applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS.

Job Overview:

The job of Special Education Preschool Paraeducator was established for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of general education and special education students; performing classroom clerical tasks; and assisting students by meeting special health care needs and developing students' daily living and behavioral skills. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction: Collect data regularly regarding skills across developmental domains Under the direction of the classroom teacher, instruct students regarding developing peer interactions and social skills Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans. Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior Administer assistance to medically fragile children Implement positive behavior supports, behavior plans, and interventions as needed Develop and maintain effective working relationships with preschool teams Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Remain flexible with changes in assignments and situations Relate to students in a positive and confident manner Organize work, problem solve, and select action plans Attend to details and follow tasks through to completion Monitor student behavior and make quick, effective decisions Remain calm in crisis situations Work independently with minimal supervision Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality Regular work attendance is required Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures Participate in required district and school trainings

Qualifications:

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for the purpose of diapering, performing transfers, transitions, and position changes 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 Must be able to utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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EMPLOYER

Position Type:

Part-Time