Paraprofessional I (FT)- 750

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

The Paraprofessional I assists assigned teaching personnel with supervising and instructing students in general education classrooms. Working alongside the classroom teacher, the paraprofessional helps students stay engaged and on task, reinforces lesson plans, provides clerical support, and supports students’ academic growth and overall development. This position will primarily support the Youth in Care transitional program. The role is hourly, with an FTE of 1.0 and up to 40 hours per week. It is non-contract and non-exempt, reports to the Principal or an Administrative Designee, and has a starting wage of $18.50 per hour. The position offers medical benefits only. The anticipated start date is November 9, 2026. One position is available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Highly Qualified requirement by completing at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), obtaining an associate degree or higher from an accredited higher education institution, or passing an approved assessment: Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS with a score of at least 460, or ParaPathways Assessment with scores of at least 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.
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.
Communicate effectively with children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; demonstrate proficiency in grammar and punctuation.
Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios.
Have experience using standard office equipment, such as phones, copiers, scanners, and fax machines, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 education or public employment environment.
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities, stages of child development, classroom management techniques, and effective lesson-plan development; ability to lead small groups and support 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 to support and reinforce lesson plans.
Administer and proctor tests and evaluations under teacher supervision to monitor student progress.
Confer with teachers to assist with evaluating student progress and implementing student objectives.
Implement students’ learning and behavior plans, including 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 using prescribed formats.
Assist other school personnel as needed to support an efficient and effective work environment.
Report incidents, including fights and suspected child abuse or substance abuse, to maintain student safety and follow 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.