Parapro (SPED) Self Contained (FT)- 412

Position Details

Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 1.0(Up to40 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Principal or Administrative Designee

Starting Wage: $ 19.75 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/O

Benefits: Medical Benefits Only

Anticipated Start Date:08/19/2025

Positions Available: 1

JOB SUMMARY

The Parapro (Special Education)- Self-Contained position provides assistance to teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students in special classes such as Diagnostic Kindergarten/1^st Grade Academic Support Behavior Support and Essential Elements; data collection; Medicaid documentation; provides one-on-one support and assists students by meeting special health care needs and developing and aiding students daily living motor and behavioral skillsincluding but not limited to 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 institutionofficial transcripts or college diploma or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessmentmust be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment

1. Effective communication skills with both children and adults including speaking reading writing and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation
2. Ability to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percentages and ratios
3. Ability to use basic office equipment (e.g. 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-12specialeducation 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 students 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. Complete safety care training
3. Work with students who may have significant behavior academic or personal health care needs which include feeding toileting etc
4. Under the guidance of the teacher provide instruction to students 1:1 or in small groups to work on IEP goals or other materials as directed. Use knowledge of age-appropriate activities and stages of child development to implement classroom management techniques provide classroom interventions and a variety of activities (e.g. constructive play learning in small groups behavior modification activities etc.) while managing time effectively
5. 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
6. Provide support in helping students get safely on and off the bus in the AM/PM
7. Administer assessment instruments under the direction of teacher; confer with teacher to assist in evaluating student progress and implement student objectives
8. 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
9. Read a variety of manuals; write documents following prescribed formats
10. Report incidents (e.g. fights suspected child abuse suspected substance abuse etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to district policies procedures and state law
11. Administer first aid and adhere to safety practices
12. 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
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; meet deadlines
14. Work under limited supervision; utilize prioritization strategies; accurately process detailed information; be attentive to detail
15. Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
16. 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
17. 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 jobs 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 () or call .

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 . You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights Denver CO .