Elementary School Paraprofessional (Special Education) Full-time (2024-2025 School Year)

Providence Hall is a charter school located in Herriman UT. Central to the school's mission is teaching students to think critically, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Students at the elementary participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) School, where the focus is to have engaging, relevant, challenging and significant learning that focuses around six global themes.

Are you excited to join a dynamic team of educators dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment where you will become a part of our school community that provides smaller class sizes than the majority of neighborhood district schools?  

If you are ready to have a small school experience with big school resources, we invite you to check out this exciting opportunity to see if it sounds like a perfect fit for you. 

Providence Hall seeks a highly skilled and enthusiastic full-time elementary school paraprofessional (special education) to join our team for the 2024-2025 school year. As a elementary school paraprofessional (special education) you provide instructional, behavioral and other support to special education students in the classroom or other areas of the campus, to include one-on-one support for them.

Schedule:

• Between 30-40 hours/week during the school year on days when students are present
• May need to attend some department, building, and LEA professional development, trainings and meetings

Responsibilities:

• Prepare the classroom to promote a healthy and safe learning environment for assigned student(s).
• Ensure classroom safety guidelines are met at all times.
• Utilize various techniques to be successful with managing assigned student(s).
• Engage with assigned student(s) to enhance and encourage learning.
• Assist the teacher(s) in modifying materials to meet specific needs of assigned student(s).
• Provide basic caregiving duties, support, and encouragement in all aspects of development of assigned student(s).
• Take necessary precautions to protect assigned student(s).
• Monitor assigned student(s) in the classroom to minimize distractions and disruptions.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, diapering/toileting, feeding, etc. as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support the special education department and school in general.
• Maintain effective communication channels to ensure a collaborative school community.
• Actively participate in assigned meetings, professional developments, and other trainings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children, especially those with special needs, in an instructional setting preferred.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask easily.
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain calm in high-stress situations.
• Willing to effectively problem-solving as needed.
• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace and its collaboration tools.
• Capacity to perform all the responsibilities listed in this posting.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, and professional references as a condition of employment.
• Lift up to 25 pounds, traverse school facility, and lead students to safety in the event of an emergency.
  

Applications are retained on file for one (1) year.

Contact Ian Falkner (ifalkner@providencehall.com) if you have any questions about this employment application or other questions about employment at Providence Hall Charter School or if you require an accommodation to complete this application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: It is the policy of the Providence Hall Charter School to ensure that all applicants for employment, as well as all employees, be treated impartially without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, or marital status. Please see our Civil Rights Disclosure on our website (www.providencehall.com)