Title: Mild/Moderate Special Education Paraprofessional & Elementary Aide
Emphasis/es: Mild/Moderate SpEd Paraprofessional, Math & Reading Intervention, Recess/Lunchroom Supervision
Calendar/Contract: 180 Days
Salary Schedule: Lane 4(B) of the Educational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule
Hours: 5.75 hours/day | 28.75 hours/week
Application Note:
This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five working days (three working days if EMERGENCY HIRE is indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. Current employees of Weber School District should ensure they are marked as an internal candidate to access to the internal application.
This position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position’s hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis.
Purpose Statement:
The job of Special Education Mild/Moderate Elementary Paraeducator was established for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students; performing classroom clerical tasks; and assisting students by meeting personal care and special health care needs, in addition to developing students' academic, daily living and behavioral skills.
Duties and Responsibilities (not exhaustive):
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Provides dedicated one-on-one support to students with mild to moderate disabilities, assisting with academic tasks, behavior management, and social-emotional development in alignment with the student's individualized education plan (IEP).
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Communicates with parents for the purpose of scheduling meetings and taking messages for special education teachers.
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Assists in maintaining students' files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
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Monitors individual students in classrooms, school and community, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
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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.
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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.
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Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
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Supports students, including providing instruction, in a variety of settings - special education classroom, general education classroom, one-on-one, etc.
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Provides accommodations for students, such as reading tests aloud, scribe, alternate location for assessments, check-in/check-out support, etc.
- Supports classroom teacher in collecting data.
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Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
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Implements under the supervision of the teacher, instructional behavioral programs in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
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Assists with daily living skills (e.g. toileting, changing diapers, feeding, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of demonstrating skills and/or providing needed care on an occasional basis.
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Duties as otherwise assigned by the building administrator or special education department for the benefit of special education students.
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Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position: Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.
Other Functions
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Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Lunchroom/Recess Supervision
Supports a safe, positive, and organized environment during student recess and lunch periods. This role ensures student well-being, promotes respectful behavior, and assists with maintaining school policies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise students during recess and lunch to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
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Monitor playground and lunchroom activities, intervening when necessary to prevent accidents or conflicts.
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Enforce school rules and encourage positive social interactions among students.
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Assist students with basic needs, such as opening food containers or addressing minor concerns.
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Respond promptly to incidents, injuries, or emergencies following school protocols.
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Communicate effectively with teachers and staff regarding student behavior or issues.
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Maintain cleanliness and order in lunchroom areas, including assisting with cleanup as needed.
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Support inclusion and fairness during games and activities on the playground.
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Report any safety hazards or equipment concerns to appropriate personnel.
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Serve as a positive role model, promoting respect and responsibility among students.
Math Intervention
Responsible for assisting in the delivery of effective math instruction to elementary school students. This position involves working closely with classroom teachers and instructional coach to provide targeted math interventions, monitor student progress, and create a supportive environment that fosters mathematical development.
Responsibilities:
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Assist in implementing research-based math programs and strategies to support students' mathematical development.
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Provide one-on-one or small group math instruction to students who require additional support.
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Use a variety of instructional materials and resources to engage students in math activities.
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Administer math assessments as directed by classroom teachers.
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Track and record student progress in math and share this information with the instructional team.
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Collaborate with classroom teachers to align math instruction with classroom curriculum and goals.
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Communicate regularly with teachers to discuss student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
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Organize and maintain math resources, including textbooks, manipulatives, and technology tools.
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Assist in creating a math-friendly classroom environment.
Reading Intervention
Responsible for assisting in the delivery of effective reading instruction to elementary school students. This position involves working closely with classroom teachers and the instructional coach to provide targeted reading interventions, monitor student progress, and create a supportive environment that fosters literacy development.
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Assist in implementing research-based reading programs and strategies to support students' literacy development.
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Provide one-on-one or small group reading instruction to students who require additional support.
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Use a variety of instructional materials and resources to engage students in reading activities.
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Administer reading assessments
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Track and record student progress in reading and share this information with the instructional team.
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Collaborate with classroom teachers to align reading instruction with classroom curriculum and goals.
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Organize and maintain literacy resources, including books, instructional materials, and technology tools.
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Assist in creating a literacy-rich classroom environment.
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Support classroom discipline and behavior management to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
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Reinforce classroom rules and expectations related to reading activities.
Qualifications:
Basic Physical Requirements:
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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.
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Safely manage physical or verbally aggressive students.
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Lift occasionally up to 60 lbs. to a height of 36 inches and frequently up to 25 lbs. to a height of 36 inches.
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Get into and out of full size 8-passenger vans.
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Sanitize and clean equipment (work boxes, exercise equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
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Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergency situations.
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Walk with students to bus stops in inclement weather and train students to use public transportation.
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Willing to participate in and utilize MANDT training.
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May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.)
Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER
