Physical Education Paraprofessional

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is hiring a K–12 Physical Education (PE) and Adaptive Physical Education (APE) Paraprofessional to work at its Salt Lake and Springville campuses. This part-time position is scheduled for 26.5 hours per week during the 2026–2027 school year. No license or prior experience is necessary. The role supports deaf and hard-of-hearing, blind or low-vision, and multiply disabled students under the direction of PE and APE instructors. Travel between campuses is required.

The Monday-through-Friday schedule is: Monday in Springville, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday in Salt Lake City, 9:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Wednesday in Springville, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Thursday in Salt Lake City, 9:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; and Friday in Springville, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The role is on-site and is not eligible for benefits. The listed wage is $19.00 per hour, with no upper hourly rate specified.

Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Be able to meet strenuous physical demands, including long periods of standing and walking and recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.
• Be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds, including students with limited mobility and/or their personal needs equipment.

Nice To Haves

• American Sign Language skills.
• Experience working with deaf or hard-of-hearing and blind or low-vision students.

Responsibilities

• Assist PE and/or APE teachers with daily activities for deaf and hard-of-hearing, blind or low-vision, and multiply disabled students.
• Prepare teaching materials and work with individual students under instructor supervision.
• Communicate student progress to the instructor.
• Perform duties related to motivating students and supporting achievement in academic and skills areas.
• Assist with behavior interventions under the direction of the instructor.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Design and/or prepare training and instructional materials under instructor direction.
• Collaborate with team members to provide physical activities that meet student goals.
• Assist in implementing lesson plans and use a variety of activities to support productive learning for students with a wide range of needs.
• Set up and take down equipment for PE sessions.
• Travel between the Salt Lake and Springville campuses according to the assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting describes potential job stability, career growth, meaningful work, and a supportive work environment; this position is not eligible for benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed