Roy Jr - Social-Emotional Learning; SEL SpEd Paraeducator

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at Roy Jr High for a Social-Emotional Learning SpEd Para educator. This position is for 5.75 hours per day, 180 days (9 months) per year.

Applicants shall apply at  Applications will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

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

This position assists a certificated teacher and/or related service staff in instructional and non-instructional activities for students who have significant behavioral disabilities. This position develops, implements, and monitors intervention for students, develops and implements classroom supports, and models techniques for staff in teaching positive student behavior.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction:

• 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 in order 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, and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multiple school teams
• Assist in maintaining students' files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information
• Monitor individual students in classrooms, school and community, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Adapt to changing work priorities; displaying tact and courtesy; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; and working with detailed information/data
• Relate to special needs students in a positive and confident manner
• Support students, including providing instruction, in a variety of 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 the purpose of providing 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
• Duties as otherwise assigned by the building administrator or special education for the benefit of students
• Regular attendance at work is critical

• 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 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
• Utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans
• 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)

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Preferred: 2 years of college, or a bachelor degree, or Para Pro Praxis (if Title I school)
• Job-related experience preferred
• Must be willing to train and acquire MANDT certification

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER