Kanesville Elementary - PT Mild/Moderate SpEd Paraeducator; Internal
Listed on 2026-06-19
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Kanesville Elementary - PT Mild/Moderate SpEd Para educator (28924) [Internal]
Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026
Position Type: Part-Time
Job : 5773720
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Job DescriptionA position has been declared open in Weber School District for a part-time Mild/Moderate Special Education Para educator. This position is for 5.75 hours per day, 180 days (9 months) per year and is compensated according to Lane 4(B) of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule.
This position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position’s hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on a yearly basis.
All applicants shall apply at Applications will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.
THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS
Purpose StatementThe job of Special Education Mild/Moderate Elementary Para educator was established for the purpose of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students; performing classroom clerical tasks; and assisting students by meeting personal care and special health care needs, in addition to developing students’ academic, daily living and behavioral skills.
Duties and Responsibilities (not exhaustive)- Provides dedicated one-on-one support to a student with mild to moderate disabilities, assisting with academic tasks, behavior management, and social-emotional development in alignment with the student's individualized education plan (IEP).
- Communicates with parents for the purpose of scheduling meetings and taking messages for special education teachers.
- Assists in maintaining students’ files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
- Monitors individual students in classrooms, school and community, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
- Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
- Must be able to adapt to changing work priorities; displaying tact and courtesy; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; and working with detailed information/data.
- Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
- Supports students, including providing instruction, in a variety of settings—special education classroom, general education classroom, one-on-one, etc.
- Provides accommodations for students, such as reading tests aloud, scribe, alternate location for assessments, check-in/check-out support, etc.
- Supports classroom teacher in collecting data.
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
- Implements under the supervision of the teacher, instructional behavioral programs in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study.
- Assists with daily living skills (e.g., toileting, changing diapers, feeding, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of demonstrating skills and/or providing needed care on an occasional basis.
- Duties as otherwise assigned by the building administrator or special education department for the benefit of special education students.
- Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position: Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time.
- Safely manage physical or verbally aggressive students.
- Lift occasionally up to 60 lbs. to a height of 36 inches and frequently up to 25 lbs. to a height of 36 inches.
- Get into and out of full-size 8-passenger vans.
- Sanitize and clean equipment (work boxes, exercise equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
- Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergency situations.
- Walk with students to bus stops in inclement weather and train students to use public transportation.
- Willing to participate in and utilize MANDT training.
- May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.).
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
- Kanesville Elementary
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