Parapro (SPED) Self Contained (PT) - 708

Position Details

Work Calendar : Hourly

FTE : 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status : Non-Contract

FLSA Status : Non- Exempt

Reports To : Principal or Administrative Designee

Starting Wage : $ 19.75 hourly

Salary Schedule / Lane : 86 / O

Benefits : Not Eligible

Positions Available : 1

Position Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY

The Parapro (Special Education)- Self-Contained position provides assistance to teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students in special classes such as Diagnostic Kindergarten / 1st Grade, Academic Support, Behavior Support, and Essential Elements; data collection; Medicaid documentation; provides one-on-one support, and assists students by meeting special health care needs and developing and aiding students' daily living, motor, and behavioral skills-including but not limited to feeding, toileting, and moving, rolling, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check. Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are :

• High school diploma or a recognized equivalent
• Per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), interested applicants must be Highly Qualified to be considered for the position and have completed one of the following :
• completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or
• obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution, or
• satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment / PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher

The higher education institution official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment must be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 30 pounds, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation : Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations / Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.