Job Description

Position Type:

Paraeducator, Gifted Enrichment Model (GEM)

Location:

All elementary schools in TCSD, concentration in outlying schools

Position Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Curriculum Director over Accelerated Programs, and under the daily direction of the licensed GEM teachers, provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for delivering Gifted Enrichment Model (GEM) lessons to identified students at assigned schools. Lessons and materials are prepared by the licensed GEM teachers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver prepared GEM lessons to small groups of identified students.

• Follow the lesson plans, pacing, and materials provided by the licensed GEM teachers.

• Travel to Anna Smith, Dugway and Vernon elementary schools on a set weekly schedule: Mondays 8:15-3:00; Wednesdays 8:30-2:30; Fridays 9:00-11:00. Remaining hours flexible.

• Prepare and organize materials before each session.

• Supervise assigned students within GEM and to and from the classroom.

• Maintain attendance and participation records for the purpose of meeting reporting requirements (grant, student, demographics).

• Monitor student success and/or struggles and report observations to the GEM teachers for future decision-making.

• Collaborate with others (supervisor, building administrator, and teachers) for the purpose of scheduling and maintaining services or programs.

• Participate in onboarding and ongoing training provided by the licensed GEM teachers.

Additional Duties:

Perform any other related GEM duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment:

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers, scanners, and curricula materials.

Travel Requirements:

Travel between schools and the District Office. Valid Utah driver license and reliable transportation required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently at a school site with off site supervision.

• Ability to deliver quality instruction.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.

Work Environment:

• Standard office and/or school building environments.

• Small groups of students.

Qualifications Profile:

• Preferred experience working with students at the elementary school level.

Contract:

• 27 hours per week, 178 days per year

• Support Professional, Level E Rate 1