Physical Education Paraprofessional

State of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is hiring a K–12 Physical Education (PE) and Adaptive Physical Education (APE) Paraprofessional to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing, blind or have low vision, and multiply disabled. The position is based at the Salt Lake and Springville campuses and is scheduled for 26.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the 2026–27 school year. Travel between campuses is required. No license or prior experience is necessary.

The paraprofessional assists PE and/or APE teachers with daily activities, prepares teaching materials, works with individual students under instructor supervision, and communicates student progress to the instructor. The role also supports student motivation and achievement, behavior interventions, recordkeeping, instructional-material preparation, and collaboration with team members to provide physical activities aligned with student goals. Duties include helping implement lesson plans, setting up and taking down equipment, and performing other assigned duties.

This is an in-office/on-site, part-time position and is not eligible for benefits. A criminal background check is required. The role involves strenuous physical activity, including extended periods of standing and walking, repeated bending and similar movements, and lifting and carrying over 50 pounds. There may be risks associated with working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, or aggressive. This is a career service exempt, at-will position.

Requirements

• No license or prior experience is necessary.
• Ability to meet strenuous physical requirements, including extended periods of standing and walking and recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.
• Ability to lift and carry over 50 pounds, including students with limited mobility and/or their personal special-needs equipment.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• American Sign Language skills are preferred but not required.
• Experience working with deaf or hard-of-hearing and blind or low-vision students is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• The position is not eligible for benefits.
• The posting describes job stability, career growth opportunities, meaningful work, and a supportive work environment as potential advantages of joining the team.

What This Job Offers

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