Paraeducator - GTI Wheeler Farm

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/ Para educator
• Date Posted: 1/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Granite Technical Institute
• Date Available:
  
  As soon as possible
• Closing Date: 01/21/2026

This position will be working with students while at the Wheeler Farm, which is utilized by GTI for agriculture classes. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Mandy Chapple, Principal, at  or email mmchapple.

Hours per week: 5-15

Job Title:

Para educator

Department:
School

Supervisor:
Principal

Salary

Schedule:

Para educator (88)

Lane Placement: A

Contract Length:
Hourly Only

FLSA Classification:
Non-exempt

Last Review Date:
October 2020

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Under the direction of the principal and teacher(s), the para educator assists teachers in a variety of capacities in the instruction and supervision of students. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

• Works with the animals at Wheeler Farm instruction students on skills pass offs.
• Assists in the preparation of instruction materials.
• Assists in the instruction of students and other classroom activities as needed.
• May tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Assist in the administration of a variety of tests and monitors students’ academic progress.
• Keeps accurate data on assigned students or group of students.
• Supports a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
• Maintains professional confidentiality regarding student information.
• Maintains effective and positive communication with students, teachers, parents, patrons and administration.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work assigned hours.

• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and experience working with farm animals is required.

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Effective written and oral communication
• Ability to follow directions given.
• Ability to interact positively with students.
• Ability to assist students in a variety of situations as they arise.

• None

• Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher(s).
• Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
• Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.

• Positive interaction with students, teachers, social workers, psychologists, support personnel and administrators.

• Supervision of students being supported.
• Supervision of a student in a service location outside the classroom as needed.

• NA

• Work setting is located at Wheeler Farm
• May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
• May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, and or move up to 20lbs.

Note:

The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.