A position has been declared open in the Weber School District at West Haven Elementary for a Behavior Unit SPED Paraeducator.
This position is for 5.
75 hours per day, 9 months per year.
Applicants may apply on wsd.
tedk12.
com/hire.
Files will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.
***EMERGENCY HIRE***
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 3 WORKING DAYS
Job Description: Work under the direction of a behavior specialist to intervene with students with challenging behavior.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction:
Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when managing students with challenging behavior
Interpret and implement written behavior plans,
Engage in intensive teaching activities such as Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), as well as naturalistic teaching with the appropriate use of reinforcement strategies (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations) to increase the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors and to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills
Utilize and model the implementation of positive behavior supports with students
Utilizes, models, and fades safe and appropriate prompting procedures to promote both successful and independent responding
Implements data collection systems, accurately collect and summarize data, including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording
Model and train school staff on the implementation of specific interventions and procedures to address problem behavior
Collaborates with school team members to provide instruction and support effectively, and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
Regular work attendance is critical
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
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
Must be able to provide own transportation to various school settings with reimbursement provided as applicable
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
High School diploma or equivalent
Job-related experience preferred
If school is designated as Title 1 School - applicants must have one of the following: 2 years of college, or a bachelor degree, or ParaPro Praxis
WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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