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Alpine School District

Instructional Paraprofessional - Student Advocate

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What they do

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
  • Student Advocate Alpine School District
  • 4.0 American Fork, UT Job Details $15.61
  • $16.
62 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description JobID:
17260
Position Type:
Education Support Professional•
Support Staff/ESP Support Staff-Secondary Date Posted:
8/25/2026
Location:
Lehi High Date Available:
08/25/2026 Instructional Paraprofessional (Student Advocate)
  • Secondary Non-contract, no benefits Hours a day: 5.5 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:
Todd Jepperson Phone:
385-579-6520
Email:
The job of Instructional Paraprofessional (Student Advocate) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned school with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; and providing clerical support to teachers and staff.
Essential Functions:
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and goals. Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom. Assists data collection under the direction of the assigned teacher for the purpose of monitoring student progress. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforcing english lessons, providing spelling practice, facilitating activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. Attends job specific trainings and meetings (e.g. first aid, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP and/or 504 objectives. Demonstrates appropriate role modeling (e.g. conversation, manners, emotional support, listening skills, friendly and engaging attitudes, etc.) for the purpose of guiding students in the development of appropriate social and interpersonal behavior. Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records and classroom equipment, work area, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements. Monitors students during assigned periods in a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. Performs a variety of clerical duties (e.g. screening phone calls, distributing materials, maintaining inventories, processing documents, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective operations. Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. Supervises and escorts students to/from classes for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Requirments:
Age 16+ High school diploma or equivalent Must complete mandatory employee training within the first 3 months of employment.