South Ogden Jr - Secondary Behavior Unit Sp Ed Paraeducator
Job in
Ogden, Weber County, Utah, 84403, USA
Listing for:
Weber School District
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly
USD
10000.00
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
South Ogden Jr High - Secondary Behavior Unit Sp Ed Para educator
Pay: Competitive
Employment type: Part-Time
Job Description A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Special Education Secondary (Behavior Unit) Para educator. This position is for 5.75 hours per day, 180 days per year. 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 students who have significant behavioral disabilities.
Responsibilities include:
Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior.Interpret and implement written behavior plans.Utilize and model the implementation of positive behavior supports with students.Observe, collect data, and analyze existing classroom conditions to assist with behavior plan strategies and implementation.Collect data regarding student behaviors and recommend appropriate instructional modifications to develop responsible thinking and decision-making skills in students.Collaborate with school team members to provide instruction and support effectively.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multiple school teams.Assist in maintaining students' files/records for documenting activities.Monitor individual students in classrooms and community for a safe and positive learning environment.Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Adapt to changing work priorities, displaying tact and courtesy, meeting deadlines, and working with detailed information/data.Relate to special needs students positively and confidently.Support students in various settings - special education classroom, general education classroom, one-on-one, etc.Provide accommodations for students, such as reading tests aloud, scribe, alternate location for assessments, check-in/check-out support, etc.Support classroom teacher in collecting data.Monitor student behavior and make quick, effective decisions.Remain calm in crisis situations.Drive students in district vehicles for transportation to/from school and other locations.Work independently with minimal supervision.Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.Regular attendance at work is critical.Qualifications
Basic
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.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 standing position repeatedly.Safely manage physical or verbally aggressive students.Participate with students in physical fitness activities including walking, stretching, and aerobic exercise.Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergency situations.Must be able to utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans.Must be able to drive district vehicles to transport students to various school settings as applicable.Willing to participate in and utilize MANDT training.May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.).Participate in required school and district training (e.g. van certification).Experience/
Education:
High School diploma or equivalent.Must have 2 years of college, or a bachelor degree, or Para Pro Praxis (if Title I school).Job-related experience preferred.WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About the company
Weber School District is a public school district located in Weber County, Utah, United States.
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