What are the responsibilities and job description for the Silver Ridge Elementary - Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) SpEd Paraeducator (25877) position at Weber School District?
A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at Silver Ridge Elementary for an Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Special Education Paraeducator. This position is for 5.75 hours per day.
Applicants may apply on wsd.tedk12.com/hire. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 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
Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Job-related experience preferred
