A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a Post High SpEd/English Learner Paraeducator. This position is for 5.75 hours per day, 180 days per year.

All applicants must apply through TalentEd. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

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

Job Description:

The job of Post High SpEd/ English Learner Paraeducator was established for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students in the post high setting and K-12 English Language Learners; performing classroom clerical tasks; in addition to developing students' academic, daily living and behavioral skills. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintaining students' files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual students in classrooms, school and community, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
• 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.
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Provides instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher in one-on-one, small group or whole group situations
• Support the teacher with instructional coverage when needed to allow support of individual students
• Supports students, including providing instruction, in a variety of settings - special education classroom, general education classroom, one-on-one, etc.
• Provides accommodations for students, such as reading tests aloud, scribe, alternate location for assessments, check-in/check-out support, etc. 
• Supports classroom teacher(s) in collecting data.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities, such as Speech Language Pathologists, Adaptive PE, other paraeducators, etc..
• Drives students for the purpose of providing transportation to/from interviews, job sites, etc. (High School only)
• Trains students in accessing and utilizing public transportation.
• Implements under the supervision of the teacher, instructional behavioral programs - IEP goals, behavior intervention plans, and classwide systems - in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Participates in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Assures student understanding of content/material being taught; answers student questions; assists student in reviewing assignments and test results 
• Administers WIDA screener and annual WIDA ACCESS testing 
• Performs and documents all federal processes pertaining to EL students 
• Duties as otherwise assigned by the building administrator or special education for the benefit of special education students.
• Regular attendance at work is critical.

Qualifications:

Basic Physical Requirements:

• 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
• Safely manage physical or verbally aggressive students.
• Lift occasionally up to 60 lbs. to a height of 36 inches and frequently up to 25 lbs. to a height of 36 inches.
• Get into and out of full size 8-passenger vans.
• Transport students safely in full size 8-passenger vans (high school)
• Sanitize and clean equipment (work boxes, exercise equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergency situations.
• Participate, supervise and support students, including during inclement weather, in situations such as walking to/from bus, recess, etc.
• Willing to participate in and utilize de-escalation techniques and MANDT training, if needed.
• Participation in district van training.
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.)

Essential Dispositions: 

• Must observe student confidentiality 
• Must be discrete in responding to student behavior and educational needs whenever possible 
• Will assist and guide students by providing appropriate role modeling, emotional support, patience, and a friendly and engaging attitude 
• Must communicate with students in English and support English language development to facilitate instructional processes 
• Regular and reliable level of attendance is a necessary essential function of this job

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have 2 years of college, or a bachelor degree, or ParaPro Praxis (if Title I school)
• Job-related experience preferred

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER