Paraprofessional I (PT)- 242

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Paraprofessional I assists assigned teaching personnel in supervising and instructing students in general education classrooms. Working alongside the classroom teacher, this position helps students stay engaged and on task, reinforces lesson plans, provides clerical support, and supports students’ academic growth and overall development. The position is hourly, with an FTE of 0.7375 and up to 29.5 hours per week. It is non-contract and non-exempt, with a starting wage of $18.50 per hour. The position is not eligible for benefits, and one position is available. The anticipated start date is November 23, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet ESSA Highly Qualified requirements through one of the following: at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours); an associate degree or higher from an accredited higher education institution; a qualifying Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS score of 460 or higher; or ParaPathways Assessment scores of 332 in Reading and Writing and 334 in Mathematics.
Provide official higher-education transcripts, a college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional or ParaPathways Assessment with the application or upon a contingent offer of employment; unofficial transcripts may serve as a placeholder until official transcripts are provided.
Selected candidates must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Hold or obtain a CPR and First Aid Certificate within two months of hire.
Attend annual Health Services Training.
Effective communication skills with children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation.
Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios.
Experience using standard office equipment, such as phones, copiers, scanners, and fax machines, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 education or public employment environment.
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities, child development stages, classroom management techniques, effective lesson-plan development, leading small groups, and learning through play.
Spanish or other language proficiency, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the language.

Responsibilities

Adapt classroom work under the teacher’s direction and reinforce lesson plans.
Administer and proctor tests and evaluations under teacher supervision to monitor student progress.
Confer with teachers to help evaluate student progress and implement student objectives.
Implement students’ learning and behavior plans, social and behavioral interventions, and health care plans, and ensure compliance with IEPs.
Monitor individual students in settings such as classrooms, libraries, playgrounds, field trips, and bus boarding and exiting, providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Provide classroom interventions under the teacher’s direction, including booster groups, individual instruction, and small-group instruction.
Prepare teaching materials; perform record-keeping and clerical functions; and organize reports to implement lesson plans and document student progress.
Administer first aid or CPR to students when necessary and adhere to safety practices.
Perform basic math, read manuals, and write documents following prescribed formats.
Assist other school personnel as needed to support an efficient and effective work environment.
Report incidents such as fights or suspected child abuse or substance abuse, following district policies, procedures, and state law.
Participate in assigned meetings and workshops, convey and gather information, present information, and attend additional training as needed.
Interpret guidelines independently, maintain confidentiality, attend to detail, adapt to changing priorities, and work with frequent interruptions.
Collaborate with own and other work units to support a team environment.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse individuals and groups while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships.
Perform other related duties as assigned.