Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional -2 Positions Available- Three Peaks Elementary

About the role

We want you to join our team and help to make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community! The Iron County School District supports families in developing college and career readiness by BUILDING knowledge, skills and relationships for ALL. Empowering ALL to learn at high-levels through systematic district and school-wide supports. Three Peaks Elementary is seeking TWO Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional to work 27.5 hours per week. The Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional works under the direction of the Special Education Complex Needs Teacher to provide education and related services to students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lift and support students
• Change protective clothing
• Implement behavior management plans
• Operate adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with students and staff
• Provide instructional support assistance to students and student groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity
• Assist in observing and recording behavior patterns and follow appropriate techniques to reinforce acceptable behavior
• Assist certified educators with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercise
• Assist in responsibility for procedures related to physical and medical needs
• Depending on position, may assist students in learning self-care techniques, including toilet training, bathing and personal cleanliness; may be asked to assist in diapering, toilet training, feeding, and other self‑help skills if needed
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and carrying out of systems for classroom management
• Guide students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students
• Supervise students in all areas of the school
• Operate various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Maintain regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance
• Monitor students inside and outside of the building during lunch hour

Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge
• Familiarity with Google Docs
• Frequent email checking
• Willingness to learn and use all computer systems and software as needed
• Ability to lift and support students
• Ability to change protective clothing
• Ability to implement behavior management plans
• Ability to operate adaptive equipment
• Effective communication skills with students and staff