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Position: North Park Elementary - PT Elementary Aide (Behavior) (28876)

Elementary Aide (Behavior Intervention)

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a part-time Elementary Aide (Emphasis: Behavior Intervention). This paraprofessional position is for 5.75 hours per day (or its weekly 28.75-hour aggregate equivalent), 180 days (9 months) per year, and is compensated according to Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule.

This position will remain open until filled, after a minimum of 5 working days. This position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or enrollment-based funding sources. Employment is guaranteed through the current school year (or the upcoming school year if the posting occurs during summer). Continuation of employment (or the position's hourly workload) beyond this period is not assured and is contingent upon the availability of future funding.

Current employees of Weber School District:
Ensure you are marked as an internal candidate to have access to the internal application. for a guide (WSD SSO required).

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the principal and teacher(s), the Elementary Aide assists teachers in a variety of capacities in the instruction and supervision of students. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position. As school needs change, your job description and essential functions could change from year to year to include Playground, Lunchroom, Classroom, STEM, Art, etc.

Behavior

Intervention

This position assists school personnel under the direction of the building administrator in instructional and non-instructional activities for students who are exhibiting behavioral challenges. This position implements and monitors intervention for students, supports the development of 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
Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
Provide instruction under the direction of the school administrator in one-on-one, small group or whole group situations
Support inclusion in general education classrooms
Must be able to 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.
Monitor student behavior and make quick, effective decisions as needed for safety purposes
Work independently with minimal supervision

Basic Functions of Elementary Aides:

Assists in the preparation of instructional materials.

Assists in the instruction of students and other classroom activities as needed.

May tutor students individually or in small groups under the direction of the teacher.

Assists with physical and emotional maintenance of students with disabilities including assessing curriculum and participating in school or classroom activities.

Assist students needing supplemental help with various school subjects and programs.

Assist in the administration of a variety of tests and monitor students' academic progress.

Keeps accurate data on assigned students or groups of students.

Supports a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.

Support classroom behavior management to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.

Maintains professional confidentiality regarding student information.

Maintains effective and positive communication with students, teachers, parents, patrons and administration.

Positive interaction with students, teachers, social workers, psychologists, support personnel and administrators.

Assists in school events at the direction of the principal

Requires ability to work effectively with staff and students

Requires ability to exercise emotional control in difficult situations.

Requires ability to solve a variety of problems relating to individual student needs and behaviors. Problem solving is guided by policies and procedures set by administration and the licensed teachers.

Requires knowledge of and assistance for the safety and security of students assigned to the classroom (e.g., helping students on and off buses on a rotating schedule, supervising play activities, field trips and lunches).

Effectively implements interventions and strategies as outlined in Individualised Education Plans (IEP), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), or other student success plans.

Collects behavior data and provides reports and/or graphs of the data to school personnel for use in developing behavior intervention plans.

Provides feedback about specific student needs.

May assist in on-the-job training to other…