Paraprofessional I (PT)- 160

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. The position is hourly, with an FTE of 0.4 and up to 16 hours per week. It is non-contract and non-exempt, and reports to the Principal or an Administrative Designee. The starting wage is $18.50 per hour. The position is not eligible for benefits, and one position is available. The anticipated start date is November 23, 2026. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet the Every Student Succeeds Act Highly Qualified requirement through qualifying college coursework or a degree, or a qualifying assessment score. Candidates must also be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check. The role requires effective communication, basic math, and experience with standard office equipment and Microsoft Office. CPR and First Aid certification must be held or obtained within two months of hire, and annual Health Services Training must be attended.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet the 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 institution, or achieving the stated qualifying score on the Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS or ParaPathways Assessment.
Provide official higher-education transcripts, a college diploma, or a copy of the qualifying assessment; 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.
Effective communication skills with children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English, and 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 support learning through play.
Spanish or other language proficiency, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the language.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in adapting classroom work and reinforcing lesson plans.
Administer and proctor tests and evaluations under teacher supervision to monitor student progress.
Confer with the teacher to assist in evaluating student progress and implementing student objectives.
Implement students’ learning and behavior plans, social and behavioral interventions, and health care plans, and help 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 tasks; 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 in 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 in accordance with 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 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 building positive working relationships.
Perform other related duties as assigned.