What are the responsibilities and job description for the Canyon View - Preschool SpEd Foundational Skills Paraeducator (25829) position at Canyon View?
A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at Canyon View for a Preschool Special Education Foundation Skills (Severe) Paraeducator. This position is for 5.60 hours per day, 180 days (9 months) per year.
Applicants shall apply online at wsd.tedk12.com/hire. Applications will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS.
Job Description:
This position assists a certified teacher and/or related service staff in instructional and non-instructional activities for students who have significant challenging behavior and/or autism using principles derived from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction:
- Collect data regularly regarding skills across developmental domains
- Collect data on programs delivered 1:1 using Discrete Trial Teaching
- Under the direction of the classroom teacher, instruct students regarding developing peer interactions and social skills
- Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior
- Administer assistance to medically fragile children
- Implement positive behavior supports, behavior plans, and interventions as needed
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with preschool teams
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Remain flexible with changes in assignments and situations
- Relate to special needs students in a positive and confident manner
- Organize work, problem solve, and select action plans
- Attend to details and follow tasks through to completion
- Monitor student behavior and make quick, effective decisions
- Remain calm in crisis situations
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality
- Demonstrates professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission
- Conforms to district policies including attendance, absences and evaluations
- Attendance must be adequate to acceptably perform listed job functions
- Possesses problem solving skills
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for the purpose of diapering, performing transfers, transitions, and position changes
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Has high school diploma or equivalent
- Willing to participate in required district and school trainings
Salary : $19