Paraprofessional II (SPED) (PT)- 104

Salt Lake City School District•Salt Lake, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional II—Special Education works with students in small groups on specific subjects and leads lesson plans. The position supports teaching personnel in supervising and instructing special education students in resource classrooms. Duties include assisting students with special health care needs and developing their daily living and behavioral skills while promoting a welcoming, positive learning environment. Successful candidates demonstrate patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. This is a part-time, hourly position with an FTE of 0.7375, up to 29.5 hours per week. It is non-contract and non-exempt, reports to the Principal or an Administrative Designee, and has a starting wage of $19.00 per hour. Benefits are not available. The anticipated start date is November 16, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Must meet ESSA Highly Qualified requirements by completing at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), earning an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution, or passing an accepted assessment: Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS score of at least 460, 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; unofficial transcripts may be used as a placeholder until official transcripts are provided.
Selected candidates must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
Hold or obtain CPR and First Aid certification within two months of hire.
Complete Safety Care Training and attend annual Health Services Training.
Effective English communication skills with children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding; proficiency in grammar and punctuation.
Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios.
Experience using standard office equipment such as a phone, copier, and fax, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, work with frequent interruptions, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform physical tasks as needed, including lifting up to 30 pounds.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a K–12 education or public employment environment.
Spanish or other language proficiency, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the language.

Responsibilities

Under teacher direction, assist and supervise students in general education classes, providing support according to their IEP needs and implementing learning, behavior, social and behavioral intervention, and health care plans in compliance with IEPs.
Support students with mild to moderate behavioral and special health care needs; perform physical tasks such as rolling, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds as needed.
Under teacher guidance, use knowledge of age-appropriate activities and child development to implement classroom management techniques, provide small-group instruction and classroom interventions, and lead activities such as constructive play and behavior modification.
Administer assessment instruments under teacher direction, confer with teachers about student progress, and implement student objectives.
Collect student data related to EIP, FBA/BIP, or as directed by the teacher.
Monitor individual students or small groups in settings including classrooms, libraries, playgrounds, and bus boarding and exiting; operate physical education equipment and supervise playground activities using standardized methods.
Report incidents, including fights or suspected child or substance abuse, to maintain student safety and comply with district policies, procedures, and state law.
Administer first aid and CPR when necessary and follow safety practices.
Perform basic math, read manuals, and write documents in prescribed formats.
Participate in assigned meetings, workshops, and additional training; convey and gather information and present information to others as needed.
Interpret guidelines independently, maintain confidentiality and attention to detail, adapt to changing priorities and interruptions, and collaborate with other work units.
Manage time and priorities under limited supervision, process detailed information accurately, and meet deadlines.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse individuals and groups while building positive working relationships.
Perform other related duties as assigned.