Parapro; SPED) Self Contained; PT
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salt Lake City School District Northwest Middle School
- Salt Lake City, Utah Open in Google Maps
Salt Lake City School District Northwest Middle School
- Salt Lake City, Utah Open in Google Maps
Job : 5916035
Final date to receive applications: Oct 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026
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: $20.00 hourly
Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/O
Benefits: Not Eligible
Anticipated
Start Date:
10/05/2026
Priority Screen Date: 09/14/2026
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Positions Available: 1
This position is to support students in the Academic Support Unit (ASU). Tasks would include going to out classes with students to support their academic goals, supporting students within the ASU classroom, progress monitoring on student goals, and supporting the teacher.
Job DescriptionPosition 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: $20.00 hourly
Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/O
Benefits: Not Eligible
Anticipated
Start Date:
10/05/2026
Priority Screen Date: 09/14/2026
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Positions Available: 1
This position is to support students in the Academic Support Unit (ASU). Tasks would include going to out classes with students to support their academic goals, supporting students within the ASU classroom, progress monitoring on student goals, and supporting the teacher.
The Paraprofessional (Special Education)- Self-Contained helps students navigate everyday challenges by developing and aiding students’ daily living, motor and behavioral skills, including but not limited to feeding and toileting, provides one-on-one support to students who may be medically fragile and have severe disabilities. Under the direction of a Special Education teacher, assists in the supervision and instruction of special education students in specific classes such as Diagnostic Kindergarten/1 st Grade, Academic Support, Behavior Support, and Essential Elements, data collection and Medicaid documentation.
To be successful in this role, the incumbent must demonstrate a high level of patience and the ability to maintain a calm and nurturing demeanor in high-stress situations.
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)
- obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution
- satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher
- Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within 2 months of hire
- Complete Safety Care Training
- 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, copy, fax machines etc.) and Microsoft Office
The higher education institutionofficial transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessmentmust be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment.
Unofficial transcripts can be a placeholder until official transcripts are provided
- Experience in a K-12specialeducation or public employment environment
- Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand
- Assist and supervise students as they attend general education classes and provide support according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) needs; under the direction of the teacher, utilize knowledge of student’s IEP and concepts for Special Education learning to implement learning and behavior plans that meet students' social and behavioral…
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