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Tooele County School District
Special Education Para Professional (Life Skills)
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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
Job Description
Openings as of 8/28/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 8/28/2026 Special Education Para Professional (Life Skills)
True Openings as of 8/28/2026 Special Education Para Professional (Life Skills)
JobID:
10981Position Type:
Support Professional Employees/ Aide Date Posted:
8/28/2026Location:
Grantsville Junior High School Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Position Purpose Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with special education students 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 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 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 IEP process and serves as 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. Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and lifeskills- may include diapering.
Additional Duties:
Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed. Perform any other related duties as assigned.Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers. Travel Requirements Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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. Work Environment Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Qualifications Profile Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of ageFLSA Status:
Non-exempt Contract:
29 hours per week-177 daysSupport Professional Employees Salary Schedule:
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