A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at West Haven Elementary for a Behavior Unit SPED Paraeducator. This position is for 5.75 hours per day, 9 months per year. 

Applicants may apply on wsd.tedk12.com/hire. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

***EMERGENCY HIRE***

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 3 WORKING DAYS

Job Description: Work under the direction of a behavior specialist to intervene with students with challenging behavior. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction:

• Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior
• Interpret and implement written behavior plans,
• Engage in intensive teaching activities such as Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), as well as naturalistic teaching with the appropriate use of reinforcement strategies (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations) to increase the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors and to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills
• Utilize and model the implementation of positive behavior supports with students
• Utilizes, models, and fades safe and appropriate prompting procedures to promote both successful and independent responding
• Implements data collection systems, accurately collect and summarize data, including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording
• Model and train school staff on the implementation of specific interventions and procedures to address problem behavior
• Collaborates with school team members to provide instruction and support effectively, and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
• Regular work attendance is critical
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• 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
• Must be able to move from sitting on floor to standing position repeatedly
• Must be able to utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans
• Must be able to provide own transportation to various school settings with reimbursement provided as applicable

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Job-related experience preferred
• If school is designated as Title 1 School - applicants must have one of the following: 2 years of college, or a bachelor degree, or ParaPro Praxis

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER