Roy High School - SpEd Secretary/Paraeducator (27599) bei Weber School District

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at Roy High School for a Special Education Secretary/Paraeducator. This position is for 5.50 hours per day, 5 days per week, 180 days (9 months) per year, and is compensated according to Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule.

Applicants shall apply at wsd.schoolspring.com. Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS

Job Overview:

The Special Education Secretary and Paraeducator provides support within the high school special education department by managing administrative tasks and offering direct instructional and behavioral assistance to students with disabilities. This role ensures smooth departmental operations while contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Purpose Statement:

To support the special education team by performing essential clerical duties, maintaining accurate student records, coordinating communication, and assisting in the classroom to meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicates with parents for the purpose of scheduling meetings and taking messages for special education teachers.
• Assists in maintaining students' files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual students in classrooms, school and community, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work priorities; displaying tact and courtesy; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; and working with detailed information/data.
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Supports students, including providing instruction, in a variety of settings - special education classroom, general education classroom, one-on-one, etc.
• Provides accommodations for students, such as reading tests aloud, scribe, alternate location for assessments, check-in/check-out support, etc.
• Supports classroom teacher in collecting data.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Implements under the supervision of the teacher, instructional behavioral programs in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Assists with daily living skills (e.g. toileting, changing diapers, feeding, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of demonstrating skills and/or providing needed care on an occasional basis.
• Reads exams aloud, as needed, playing a crucial part in ensuring equitable access to learning and assessments for students with disabilities.
• Duties as otherwise assigned by the building administrator or special education department for the benefit of special education students.
• Regular attendance at work is critical.
• Fill the role of substitute teacher for Special Education classrooms as needed.

Qualifications:

• Basic Physical Requirements:
• 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.
• Safely manage physical or verbally aggressive students.
• Lift occasionally up to 60 lbs. to a height of 36 inches and frequently up to 25 lbs. to a height of 36 inches.
• Get into and out of full size 8-passenger vans.
• Sanitize and clean equipment (work boxes, exercise equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergency situations.
• Walk with students to bus stops in inclement weather and train students to use public transportation.
• Willing to participate in and utilize MANDT training.
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.)
• Experience and Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous job related experience preferred