Midland Elementary - PT Preschool SpEd Paraeducator

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a part-time Preschool Special Education (SpEd) Para educator. This position is for 5.70 hours per day (or its weekly aggregate equivalent), 180 days (9 months) per year, and is compensated according to the Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule.

Applicants should apply at  Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

The Preschool Paraprofessional position was established for the purpose 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
• Adapt 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

• 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

• Experience in a preschool or special education setting preferred
• Preferred: 2 years of college, post secondary degree, or Para Pro Praxis (if Title I school)

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