Orion Jr - PT Mild​/Moderate SpEd Paraeducator; Internal

Orion Jr High - PT Mild/Moderate SpEd Para educator (28718) [Internal]

• Job : 5744266
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026
• Position Type: Part-Time
• Job Categories: Special Education >
  Life Skills

A position has been declared open in the Weber School District for a part‑time Mild/Moderate Special Education Para educator. This position is for 4.00 hours per day, 180 days (9 months) per year and is paid according to Lane 4 of the Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule.

Employment is guaranteed through the current school year (or the upcoming school year if the posting occurs during summer). Continuation of employment beyond this period or the position’s hourly workload is not assured and is contingent upon the availability of future funding.

All applicants will apply at  Applications will be reviewed before interviews are scheduled.

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS

Purpose Statement:
The job of Special Education Mild/Moderate Para educator was established for the purpose 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.

• Communicates with parents for scheduling meetings and taking messages for special education teachers.
• Assists in maintaining students' files/records for documentation purposes.
• Monitors individual students in classrooms, school, and community for a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record‑keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying) to support the teacher/administrator.
• Adapts to changing work priorities, displays tact and courtesy, meets deadlines and schedules, sets priorities, is attentive to detail, and works with detailed information/data.
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher to support or reinforce lesson plans.
• Supports students, including providing instruction, in various settings—special education classroom, general education classroom, one‑on‑one, etc.
• Provides accommodations such as reading tests aloud, scribe support, alternate assessment location, check‑in/check‑out support, etc.
• Supports classroom teacher in collecting data.
• Assists other personnel as required for supporting their work activities.
• Implements instructional behavioral programs under teacher supervision in accordance with lesson plans to improve student academic success.
• Assists with daily living skills (e.g., toileting, changing diapers, feeding, personal hygiene) to demonstrate skills or provide needed care occasionally.
• Performs duties as otherwise assigned by the building administrator or special education department for the benefit of special education students.
• Maintains regular attendance at work.

Basic

Physical Requirements:

• Assume and maintain various postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, sitting) for extended periods.
• Manage physically or verbally aggressive students safely.
• Lift occasionally up to 60 lbs. and frequently up to 25 lbs., both to 36 inches.
• Get in and out of full-size 8‑passenger vans.
• Sanitize and clean equipment (work boxes, exercise equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergencies.
• Walk with students to bus stops in inclement weather and train them to use public transportation.
• Willing to participate in and utilize mandatory training.
• May require working with bio‑hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.).

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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