Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 0.7375 (29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Principal or Assigned Designee

Starting Wage: $ 18.00 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/M

Benefits: Not Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 11/19/2024

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Positions Available:   3 Vacancies

JOB SUMMARY

The Paraprofessional II – Special Education provides assistance to teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students; performs classroom clerical tasks; and assists students by meeting special health care needs and developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.

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:

1. High school diploma or a recognized equivalent.
2. Per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), interested applicants must be Highly Qualified to be considered for the position.

One of the following three items:

• 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.

The higher education institution official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment must be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment.

3. Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, and follow written and verbal communication in English including grammar and punctuation; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing.

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.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
2. Administer first aid and adhere to safety practices.
3. Assist others as required and needed to ensure an efficient and effective work environment. 
4. Report incidents (fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to district policies, procedures and state law.
5. Administer assessment instruments under the direction of teachers; confer with teachers to assist in evaluating student progress and implement student objectives; prepare and maintain accurate records.
6. Lead small groups and present information to others; participate in various meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions. 
7. Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages and ratios, read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats.
8. Under the direction of the teacher, use knowledge of age-appropriate activities and stages of child development to implement classroom management techniques, provide classroom interventions, develop effective lesson plans and manage time effectively.
9. Schedule activities and meetings; monitor individual students in a variety of settings (classroom, library, playground activities, bus boarding and exiting, etc.); provide a variety of activities under the direction of the teacher (constructive play, learning in small groups, behavior modification activities, etc.).
10. Perform record keeping and clerical functions using basic job-related equipment (e.g., copying, grading, etc.).
11. Operate physical education equipment and supervise playground activities using standardized methods.
12. Utilize knowledge of students' Individualized Education Plan (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.
13. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions; work as part of a team by collaborating with own and other work units; be attentive to detail.
14. Work under limited supervision; utilize time-management and prioritization strategies; accurately process detailed information; meet deadlines.
15. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively.
16. As needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:       No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.