SpEd Paraprofessional - Resource

Location:

Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School Recruiting

Start Date:

10/19/2026

This posting will be open at least five (5) days after the recruiting start date.

Estimated

Start Date:

10/26/2026

SpEd Paraprofessional
- Resource performs the day-to-day activities of teaching special education students while under the supervision of a teacher. The teaching assistant does not make diagnostic or long-term education decisions regarding special education students. This includes individuals who may or may not be licensed.

Note:

This position addresses current student needs at the specified school. If the current program/school should experience a change in student needs, the individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated. This could occur at any time during the school year.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Reports consistently for work as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support students with special needs

Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan Coordinates completion of assignments with regular classroom teachers

Assists individual students in performing activities instructed by a teacher

Under supervision of a teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher

Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students

Assists the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks

Maintains, orders, and organizes inventory of materials in an effective manner

Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes

Completes daily paper work (i.e. attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, etc.)Assists with non-standardized testing of students

Tutors students in various subject areas

Assists in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned

Provides initial first aid/emergency care Works with students in one-to-one/group situations

Helps to resolve disciplinary student issues

Removes disruptive, defiant children

Supervises loading and unloading of buses

Provides individual tutoring for students in computer skills and usage

Assists students in finding materials and books in library

Assists teachers in locating materials for classroom, and assembles materials for teachers’ use as directed

Conducts story time for students

Monitors students during recess, hall duty, and passing periods

Supervises students in the use of the various programs on the computer

Provides personal assistance to students, including dispensing medication

Assists the student(s) assigned with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, maneuvers and secures wheelchairs, and so on Performs tasks for student(s) such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, and the like Accompanies the student(s) to whom assigned when trips to the office or to the school nurse are necessary

Serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student

Performs Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate, after training

Accompanies and assists student(s) while in the classroom setting

Attends meetings and conferences as required

Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date of job procedures

Laminates all materials as needed

Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems

Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including…