Paraprofessional ; PT

Salt Lake City School District Backman Elementary - Salt Lake City, Utah Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5948415

Final date to receive applications: Nov 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Details

Work Calendar:Hourly

FTE:0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status:Non-Contract

FLSA Status:Non
- Exempt

Reports To:Principal or Administrative Designee

Starting Wage:$ 18.50 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane:86/L

Benefits:Not Eligible

Anticipated

Start Date:

10/26/2026

Priority Screen Date:10/08/2026

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Positions Available: 1

This position will assist in teaching science to all students (K-4).

JOB SUMMARY

The Paraprofessional I assists assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students in general education classrooms. Working alongside the classroom teacher ensuring students stay engaged and on task, reinforcing lesson plans, providing clerical support, supporting students’ academic growth and overall development.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or a recognized equivalent
• Per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), interested applicants must be Highly Qualified to be considered for the position and have completed one of the following:
  • completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or
  • obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution, or
  • satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher
• The higher education institution official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment must be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment. Unofficial transcripts can be a placeholder until official transcripts are provided
• Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within 2 months of hire
• Attend Annual Health Services Training
• Effective communication skills with both children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation
• Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Experience using standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines etc.) and Microsoft Office

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a K-12 education or public employment environment
• Knowledgeable of age-appropriate activities; stages of child development; classroom management techniques; and development of effective lesson plans; lead small groups and learn through play
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher and provide a method to support and reinforce lesson plans
• Administer tests and evaluations, proctor tests, under supervision of the teacher (e.g., DRA, DIBELS, observational data for IEP goals, etc.) to monitor student progress
• Confers with teacher assisting in evaluating student progress and implementing student objectives
• Implement students' learning and behavior plans to meet students' social and behavioral interventions, health care plans, and ensure compliance with IEPs
• Monitor individual students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, library, playground activities, field trip, bus boarding and exiting, etc.) providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Provide appropriate classroom intervention with students under the teacher's direction (e.g.,…