Paraprofessional I (PT)- 750

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

1d•Onsite

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 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. Benefits are not available. The position reports to the Principal or an Administrative Designee, and one position is available. The anticipated start date is November 9, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must 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 or higher degree from an accredited institution, or passing an approved assessment: Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS with a score of 460 or higher, or ParaPathways Assessment with 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; unofficial transcripts may be used 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 in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding; 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, 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 and support and reinforce lesson plans.
Administer and proctor tests and evaluations under teacher supervision to monitor student progress.
Confer with the teacher 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, maintaining 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, keep records, perform clerical functions, and organize reports to implement lesson plans and document student progress.
Administer first aid or CPR to students when necessary and follow safety practices.
Perform basic math, read manuals, and write documents using prescribed formats.
Assist other school personnel as required to support an efficient and effective work environment.
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.
Interpret guidelines independently, maintain confidentiality and attention to detail, adapt to changing priorities, and work through frequent interruptions.
Collaborate with colleagues 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 positive working relationships.
Perform other related duties as assigned.