Position Details

Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 0.675 (Up to 27 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Principal or Administrative Designee

Starting Wage: $ 19.50 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/O/01

Benefits: Not Eligible

Anticipated Start Date: 01/06/2024

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Positions Available: 1

                                                 This position will primarily work with SPED Pre-K classes

JOB SUMMARY

The Parapro (Special Education)- Self-Contained position provides assistance to teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students in Essential Elements Classes; performs classroom clerical tasks; provides one-on-one support, and assists students by meeting special health care needs and developing and aiding students’ daily living, motor, and behavioral skills—including feeding, toileting, and moving, rolling, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

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 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

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. Effective communication skills with both children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation
4. Consistently maintained composure and patience in challenging situations
5. Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios
6. Ability to use basic office equipment (phone, copy, fax machines 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.

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. Assist and supervise students as they attend general education classes and provide support according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) needs; under the direction of the teacher, 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
2. Work with students who may have significant behavior, academic, or personal health care needs, which include feeding, toileting, etc
3. Under the guidance of the teacher, use knowledge of age-appropriate activities and stages of child development to implement classroom management techniques, provide 1:1 support to students within the classroom, provide classroom interventions and a variety of activities (constructive play, learning in small groups, behavior modification activities, etc.), while managing time effectively
4. Collect data pertaining to student behaviors, academics, and self-care. Under the supervision of the teacher, document your duties with students to support Medicaid funding. Perform record-keeping and clerical functions using basic job-related equipment (e.g., copying, grading, etc.) to assist teacher and administrator
5. Provide support in helping students get safely on and off the bus in the AM/PM
6. Administer assessment instruments under the direction of teacher; confer with teacher to assist in evaluating student progress and implement student objectives
7. Operate physical education equipment and supervise playground activities using standardized methods. Support classroom teacher in monitoring students out in the community during school-sanctioned events
8. Read a variety of manuals; write documents following prescribed formats
9. 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
10. Administer first aid and adhere to safety practices
11. Complete safety care training. Participate in various meetings as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions; present information to others; attend additional training opportunities as deemed necessary
12. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions; work as part of a team by collaborating with own and other work units; meet deadlines
13. Work under limited supervision; utilize prioritization strategies; accurately process detailed information; be attentive to detail
14. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
15. 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
16. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

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 pulling up to 30 pounds, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and 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 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, 406 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.