A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at Canyon View for a Preschool Special Education Tier 3 Paraeducator. This position is for 3.20 hours per day, 180 days per year. This position is for the afternoon classes.

Applicants may apply on 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 certificated 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

Qualifications:

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: 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Willing to participate in required district and school trainings

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER