Orion Jr - Mild​/Moderate SpEd Paraeducator; Secretary

Orion Jr High
- Mild/Moderate SpEd Para educator (Secretary) (29184)

Weber School District Orion Junior High
- Harrisville, Utah Open in Google Maps

Job : 5842476
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Title: Mild/Moderate Paraprofessional

Calendar/

Contract:

180 Days

Salary

Schedule:

Lane4B – Administrative Assistants Salary Schedule

Hours: 5.75 hours/day | 28.75 hours/week

Application

Note:

This position will remain open until filled after a minimum of five (5) working days. Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. All applicants shall apply at

Position Summary: The Special Education Para educator (Secretary) assists assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students; performs clerical tasks for the Special Education department; and assists students by meeting personal care and special health care needs, in addition to developing their 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 documenting activities and providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual students in classrooms, school and community settings for a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g., scheduling, copying) to support teachers and administrators.
• Adapts to changing work priorities, displays tact and courtesy, meets deadlines and schedules, sets priorities, pays attention to detail, and works with detailed information/data.
• Adapts classroom work under teacher direction to support and reinforce lesson plans.
• Supports students in various settings—special education classroom, general education classroom, one-on-one, etc.
• Provides accommodations such as reading tests aloud, scribe, alternate assessment locations, check‑in/check‑out support.
• Supports the classroom teacher in collecting data.
• Assists other personnel as needed for supporting completion of their work activities.
• Implements instructional behavioral programs under teacher supervision to improve students' academic success.
• Assists with daily living skills (e.g., toileting, changing diapers, feeding, personal hygiene) as needed.
• Complies with duties assigned by building administrator or special education department for the benefit of students.
• Maintains regular attendance at work.
• Provides substitute teaching in special education classrooms as required.
• Attendance is an essential function: Physical presence at the worksite is essential for collaboration, direct interaction, and access to on‑site resources.

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

• Basic
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  
  • Maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, sitting) for extended periods.
  • Manage physically or verbally aggressive students safely.
  • Lift occasionally up to 60 lbs. to a height of 36 inches; frequently up to 25 lbs. to a height of 36 inches.
  • Get in and out of full-size 8‑passenger vans.
  • Sanitize and clean equipment.
  • Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergencies.
  • Walk with students to bus stops in inclement weather and train students to use public transportation.
  • Participate in MANDT training.
  • May work with biohazards (blood‑borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials).
• Experience and
  
  Education:
  
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred: 2 years of college or a bachelor’s degree.
  • Previous job‑related experience preferred.

Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Position Type: Part‑Time

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Orion Jr High
• Phone:

Open in Google Maps