Midland Elementary - PT Social-Emotional Learning; SEL SpEd Paraeducator

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Special Education Para educator. The role is 5.75 hours per day (or its weekly equivalent), 180 days (9 months) per year, compensated according to Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule, and receives retirement benefits.

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

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THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 3 WORKING DAYS

The SEL Para educator supports students in a specialized classroom setting focused on developing social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and positive behavior. This role works under the direction of certified staff to implement individualized strategies that promote emotional well-being and academic engagement.

To assist in creating a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment where students with social-emotional and behavioral needs can develop coping strategies, build interpersonal skills, and achieve academic success through consistent, compassionate, and proactive support.

• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior
• Interpret and implement written behavior plans
• Engage in intensive teaching activities such as Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT) and naturalistic teaching with reinforcement strategies to increase the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors and build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills
• Utilize and model the implementation of positive behavior supports with students
• Model and fade safe and appropriate prompting procedures to promote both successful and independent responding
• Implement data collection systems, accurately collect and summarize data including A‑B‑C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter‑response time, event, and interval based recording
• Model and train school staff on the implementation of specific interventions and procedures to address problem behavior
• Collaborate with school team members to provide instruction and support effectively, and without disruption to the environment or other individuals
• Maintain regular work attendance
• Be willing to receive training in Mandt System, a behavioral crisis interaction training program focusing on positive relationships, de‑escalation techniques, and managing challenging behaviors
• Lift up to 50 pounds and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting) for extended periods
• Move from sitting on floor to standing position repeatedly and utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans
• Provide own transportation to various school settings with reimbursement as applicable

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER