About this role
Title: Lifeskills Special Education Paraprofessional Salary Schedule: Lane 4(B) of the Educational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule Hours: 5.75 hours/day | 28.75 hours/week FLSA Status: Non-exempt Application Note: *** ONLY INTERNAL SPED PARAPROFESSIONALS NEED APPLY *** EMERGENCY HIRE *** This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five working days (three working days if EMERGENCY HIRE is indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. Current employees of Weber School District should ensure they are marked as an internal candidate to access to the internal application. This position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position's hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis. All applications must include a letter of recommendation from a current supervisor and one additional letter from a professional reference. Eligible applicants must already be employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional at a WSD school in a paraprofessional position. The need for Special Education Lead Paraprofessional positions are reevaluated each school year; in other words, this position is not guaranteed past the current school year.
Job Overview: This position requires extra duties as assigned by a teacher, flexibility to work with all students/groups, positive communication and problem solving, and a demonstrated pattern of independently completing duties to a high level of proficiency. Specific areas for extra responsibility will be assigned by a teacher upon offer and acceptance of position. Employee files including work history, evaluations, and attendance will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled. Under the direction of the Building Administrator and Special Education Leaders this position is responsible for leadership in the classroom and program, including but not limited to:
• Assisting other paraprofessionals with duty related questions; not in a supervisory role.
• Modeling instruction for large and small groups of students alongside other instructional support personnel.
• Gathering materials to support teacher-created lessons for student instruction.
• Supporting the management materials needed for IEP goal instruction including gathering supplies and making copies.
• Performing classroom reset each day including visual schedules, calendaring, material organization.
• Modeling duties for new paraprofessionals.
• Supporting in the classroom with EasyTrac data entry.
• Area specific extra responsibilities as assigned by direct supervisor, but not to exceed assuming full leadership responsibility of the classroom.
Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position
• Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.
Other Functions
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:
• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Move about inside and outside the school to access files, students and machinery.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer, computer printer.
• Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder/stairs to access high objects or different levels of the building.
• Constantly positions self to maintain files, students, or objects.
• Have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Have the ability to observe details at close and far range.
• Frequently move items weighing up to 20 pounds across the classroom for various needs.
• Constantly work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time
• Utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior plans
• Participate in and utilize district safety training
Job Qualifications:
• A minimum of five years experience as a paraprofessional in WSD is preferred.
• Applicants must currently be employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional.
• Preference will be given to those within a year of completing an educational degree or will be eligible for an Associate Educator License and continue toward teacher certification. Preference given to applicants pursuing a special education licensure degree.
• Have a strong understanding of the classroom/program, advocate for student and colleague needs in a professional manner, and approach job challenges with a positive, problem-solving attitude.
• Demonstrates pride and ownership in their work tasks.
• History of high evaluation ratings and dependable attendance.
• Lead paraprofessionals will be paid an annual stipend.
Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time. WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER