Canyon View - PT Preschool SpEd Paraprofessional

Canyon View - PT Preschool SpEd Paraprofessional (29166)

Weber School District Canyon View - Ogden, Utah Open in Google Maps

Job : 5835845

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Title: Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional

Calendar/

Contract:

180 Days

Salary

Schedule:

Lane 4(B) of the Educational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule

Hours: 5.5 hours/day | 27.5 hours/week (part-time)

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Application

Note:

This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five (5) working days. Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. All applicants shall apply at  .

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 yearly basis.

The Preschool Special Education Paraprofessional supports the instructional program and daily classroom activities for young children (ages 3–5) receiving special education services. Under the direction of a certified special education teacher, this role provides direct instructional, behavioral, and developmental support to students with a wide range of abilities.

The paraprofessional works to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that promotes early learning, independence, social-emotional development, and school readiness.

• Assist the special education teacher in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including instructional, behavioral, and developmental goals.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with diverse learning needs, including developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, and other disabilities.
• Support the delivery of preschool curriculum focused on early literacy, numeracy, communication, motor development, and social-emotional skills.
• Reinforce learning activities, model appropriate behaviors, and provide guided practice during structured and unstructured times (e.g., centers, playtime, transitions).
• Assist students with daily living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing, and hygiene, as needed.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies and positive behavior supports as directed by the teacher or support team.
• Help maintain a structured and predictable classroom environment, including preparing materials, organizing learning spaces, and supporting transitions.
• Observe and document student behavior, progress, and responses to interventions, and report data to the supervising teacher.
• Facilitate peer interactions and social skill development during classroom and playground activities.
• Support inclusion by assisting students in participating in general education or integrated settings when applicable.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of students at all times, including close supervision during classroom, playground, and arrival/dismissal times.
• Assist with classroom management and help redirect behavior using developmentally appropriate techniques.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with teachers, therapists, and families, as appropriate and directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student information in compliance with FERPA and district policies.
• 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.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

• Experience working with young children, preferably in early childhood or special education settings.
• Basic understanding of child development and early learning principles.
• Ability to follow directions and work…