Paraprofessional II (SPED) (PT)- 272 Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Education / Teaching

Paraprofessional II
- Special Education

The Paraprofessional II
- Special Education works with students in small groups on specific subjects and leads lesson plans. This position supports teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students in resource classrooms including assisting students with special health care needs and developing students' daily living and behavioral skills while promoting a welcoming and positive learning environment where all students can thrive.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent must demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.

Minimum Required Qualifications

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:

High school diploma or a recognized equivalent

Per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), interested applicants must be Highly Qualified to be considered for the position and have completed one of the following:

Completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or
Obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution, or
Satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher

Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within 2 months of hire

Complete Safety Care Training

Attend Annual Health Services Training

Effective communication skills with both children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation

Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios

Experience using standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, fax, etc.) and Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

Experience in a K-12 education or public employment environment
Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Under the direction of the teacher, assist and supervise students as they attend general education classes and provide support according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) needs; utilize knowledge of student's IEP and concepts for Special Education learning to implement learning and behavior plans that meet students' social and behavioral interventions, health care plans, and ensure compliance with IEPs

Work with students who may have mild to moderate behavioral and special health care needs. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds

Under the guidance of the teacher, use knowledge of age-appropriate activities and stages of child development to implement classroom management techniques, provide small group instruction to students within the classroom, and provide classroom interventions and a variety of activities (e.g., constructive play, behavior modification activities, etc.), while managing time effectively

Administer assessment instruments under the direction of teachers; confer with teachers to assist in evaluating student progress and implement student objectives

Collect student data as related to EIP, FBA/BIP or as directed by teacher

Monitor individual or small groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, library, playground activities, bus boarding and exiting, etc.). Operate physical education equipment and supervise playground activities using standardized methods

Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to district policies, procedures and state law

Administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary and adhere to safety practices

Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios, read a variety of manuals, and write documents following prescribed formats

Participate in various meetings and workshops as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions; present information to others; attend additional training opportunities as needed

Independently interpret guidelines, maintain confidentiality, be attentive to detail, and adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required

Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform duties

Work under limited supervision; utilize time-management and prioritization strategies; accurately process detailed information; meet deadlines

Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively

Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive…