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Alpine School District

Instructional Paraprofessional - Preschool Aide

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$39,401 / year median in Utah

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Instructional Paraprofessional
  • Preschool Aide Alpine School District
  • 4.0 American Fork, UT Job Details $15.61
  • $16.
62 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Customer inquiry handling High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description JobID:
17002
Position Type:
Education Support Professional•
SpEd/ESP SPED-Secondary Date Posted:
8/6/2026
Location:
American Fork High Date Available:
08/19/2026 Instructional Paraprofessional
  • Preschool Aide Non Contract and No Benefits Hours a day: 2 Hourly rate: Untrained
  • Lane 5 $15.61 Trained
  • Lane 6 $16.
62 (Employee will have the option to complete an in-district training which will qualify them for lane 6)
Contact Information:
Name:
Brett Robertson Phone:
385-579-6500
Email:
Essential Functions Works cooperatively with the teacher, related servers, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students. Facilitates preschool students' learning (e.g. pre-academics, art, science, music, dramatic play, and movement activities, etc.) for the purpose of improving the students' academic success and transition to elementary school. Manages student behavior under supervision of the teacher for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Monitors individuals and/or groups of preschool students in a variety of educational setting (e.g. snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, loading/unloading buses, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Actively engages with students in activities for the purpose of modeling appropriate participation and behavioral expectations. Assists the teacher to assess student progress toward objectives, expectations, and/or goals. Assists preschool aged children with a variety of daily living skills (e.g. diapering, toilet training, feeding, etc.) for the purpose of providing instruction and addressing personal care needs. Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior. Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing a safe learning environment; and meeting mandated requirements. Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. Responds to inquiries from students, co-workers, and administrators as assigned for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information, and/or direction to appropriate sources. Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting the District requirements. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to the appropriate personnel for resolution. Administers first aid and/or dispense medications for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Requirements:
age 16+ High school diploma or equivalent.