Paraprofessional I (PT)- 136

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional I assists assigned teaching personnel in 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 is a part-time position with a 0.5 FTE, up to 20 hours per week. It is non-contract and non-exempt, with a starting wage of $18.50 per hour. Benefits are not available. The anticipated start date is October 26, 2026, and the position reports to the Principal or an Administrative Designee. Candidates must have a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Highly Qualified requirement through at least 48 semester hours at an accredited higher education institution, an associate degree or higher, or a qualifying Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS score of 460 or higher. Candidates must also be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check. The role requires effective communication in English, basic math skills, and experience with standard office equipment and Microsoft Office. CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within two months of hire, and annual Health Services Training must be attended.

Requirements

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Meet ESSA Highly Qualified criteria through at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution, or a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) score of 460 or higher.
Provide official higher education transcripts, a college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment with the application or upon a contingent offer; unofficial transcripts may serve as a placeholder until official transcripts are provided.
Be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Hold or obtain CPR and First Aid certification within two months of hire.
Attend Annual Health Services Training.
Effective English communication skills with children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English, with 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in adapting classroom work and reinforcing 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 classrooms and other settings, including libraries, playgrounds, field trips, and bus boarding and exiting, to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Provide classroom interventions under teacher direction, including booster groups, individual instruction, and small-group instruction.
Prepare teaching materials, perform record-keeping and clerical tasks, and organize reports to support lesson plans and document student progress.
Administer first aid or CPR to students when necessary and follow safety practices.
Assist other school personnel as needed.
Report incidents, including fights and suspected child or substance abuse, in accordance with district policies, procedures, and state law.
Participate in assigned meetings and workshops, share and gather information, and attend additional training as needed.
Maintain confidentiality, interpret guidelines, adapt to changing priorities and interruptions, and support a collaborative team environment.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
Perform other related duties as assigned.