Preschool Special Education Life Skills Paraeducator Job Ogden area,Utah USA,Education / Teaching

Pay Competitive

Employment type:

Part-Time

Job Description

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Preschool Special Education Life Skills Para educator. This position is for 5.6 hours per day, 180 days per year. Applicants may apply on Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

This position assists a certificated teacher and/or related service staff in instructional and non-instructional activities for preschool age students, with the purpose of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students. Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

Collect data regularly regarding skills across developmental domains.

Instruct students regarding developing peer interactions and social skills under the direction of the classroom teacher.

Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.

Assist other personnel as may be required to support them in the completion of their work activities.

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.

Maintain students' files/records for documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.

Monitor individual students, classroom, playground activities, etc. for providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Perform record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying) to support the teacher and/or administrator.

Assist with daily living skills (e.g. toileting, changing diapers, feeding, personal hygiene) to demonstrate skills and/or provide needed care.

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 special needs 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 attendance at work is critical.

Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.

Qualifications

BASIC

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for 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 the floor to a standing position repeatedly.

Must be able to utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans.

About the Company

Weber School District is a public school district located in Weber County, Utah, United States.

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