PT SpEd Transition; Program) Paraprofessional

Canyon View - PT SpEd Transition (LIFE Program) Paraprofessional (29780)

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

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Job : 5911883
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Lifeskills Paraprofessional

Calendar/

Contract:

180 Days

Salary

Schedule:

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

Hours: 5.75 hours/day | 28.75 hours/week

Benefits-Eligible: No

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Application

Note:

EMERGENCY HIRE

This position will remain open until filled after a minimum offive working days (three working days if EMERGENCY HIRE is indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. Current employees of Weber School District should ensure they are marked as an internal candidate to access the internal application.

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.

Job Description:

The job of Transition (Life Program) Para educator was established for the purpose/s 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. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Assists in job coaching activities (e.g. work skills, filling out applications, preparing for interviews, following up on job leads, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers and promoting student success.
• 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, curriculum, 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to record relevant information/data about learners.
• Monitors individual students, classroom, library, community activities, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist and supervise students independently in the community for school-related learning.
• 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.
• Carry out responsibilities in a manner consistent with all pertinent laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Train students in accessing and utilizing public transportation.
• Other duties as assigned for the benefit of special education students.
• Regular attendance at work is critical.

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.

Other Functions

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

Qualifications and Basic

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and…