A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Haven Bay Elementary - PT Preschool SpEd Paraeducator (29205) Weber School District - 4.2 West Haven, UT Job Details Part-time 13 hours ago Qualifications Physical assistance for special education students Diaper changing
Full Job Description Title:
Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional Calendar/Contract:
180
Days Salary Schedule:
Lane 4(B) of the
Educational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule Hours:
This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five (5) working days. Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. •
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)•This position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position's hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis. Job Overview The Preschool Paraprofessional postition 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 Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources. Other Functions Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Experience in a preschool or special education setting preferred
Preferred:
2 years of college, post secondary degree, or ParaPro Praxis (if Title I school) Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.
