What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional Mild/Moderate position at Tooele County School District?
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed.
- Assists the teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
- Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
- Must Be Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required (submit diploma or certification within the job application)
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Title I School Requirement: To work at a Title I school, candidates must meet the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional standard by fulfilling one of the following:
- Hold an Associate's degree (if applicable, upload evidence within the job application)
- Have completed at least 48 college or university credit hours (if applicable, upload transcript within the job application)
- Successfully pass the MasterTeacher Paraprofessional exams within 3 months of being hired
- Minimum Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable
- 29 hours per week-177 days-Equal pay
JobID: 10431
Position Type:
Support Professional Employees/Paraprofessional, Special Education
Support Professional Employees/Paraprofessional, Special Education
Date Posted:
3/25/2026
3/25/2026
Location:
Northlake Elementary School
(High-Needs School)
Northlake Elementary School
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
25/26 School Year
25/26 School Year
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with student services in Mild/Moderate Special Education to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program.
Essential Job Functions
Additional Duties:
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
Equipment
Travel Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Work Environment
Qualifications
A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge and skills for successful job performance will be considered. Required qualifications to work at a Title I schools include:
A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge and skills for successful job performance will be considered. Required qualifications to work at a Title I schools include:
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Contract:
Not Benefit eligible
Salary : $16