Alternate Academic Special Programs One-on-One Paraprofessional

Sweetwater County School District #1; United States; On-site; USD 29,197 - 41,583; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time Alternate Academic Special Programs One-on-One Paraprofessional to support special education students at Eastside Elementary. This role assists teachers with implementing plans, collecting data on student progress, and maintaining classroom management. Must be highly qualified, with a minimum of 48 college hours, an AA degree, or passing the ParaPro test. The position requires strong communication, organizational, and positive interpersonal skills, working up to 29 hours per week, 9 months a year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing teacher's plans for students.
• Collect data on individual student's IEP goals.
• Facilitate supervision and classroom management.
• Assist with individual student hygiene when appropriate.
• Prepare classroom materials for instructional programs.

Skills

Knowledge of the teaching and learning process

Positive communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to follow written and oral directions

Education

Highly qualified classification (48+ college hours, AA degree, or ParaPro test)

Tools

Computer and Peripherals

Assistive Technology Equipment

Job description

Job ID: 5728

• Date Posted: 3/16/2026
• Location: Eastside Elementary
• Date Available: When Filled
• Closing Date: When Filled

Alternate Academic Special Programs One-on-One Paraprofessional

Location: Eastside Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal

Terms of Employment:

• 9 Months/Year
• Part Time, at most 29 hours per week
• Salary: P-V, $25.69 MUST BE HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Nature and Scope of Job

To implement on a daily basis all assistance toward maximizing student learning as deemed necessary and/or required to meet the social emotional, behavioral, academic, and personal needs of special education students under direction of the supervising resource room teacher.

Job Functions

1. Assist in implementing teacher's plans for students in all academic/behavioral/personal areas as directed by supervising resource room teacher on a daily basis.
2. Assist supervising resource room teacher in collecting data on individual student's IEP goals and objectives.
3. Facilitate in the supervision and classroom management of all students as directed and consistent with the supervising teacher's management plan.
4. Assist supervising teacher with individual student hygiene to include toileting, personal hygiene, and feeding tasks when appropriate.
5. Instructional assistants need to be in assigned areas.
6. Assist the supervising teacher in preparing the classroom, materials, and equipment for use in specific instructional programs on a daily basis.
7. Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, parent/guardian in any public setting, classroom or area where students or uninvolved staff are involved.
8. Selects an appropriate place, time, with supervisor to discuss situations.
9. Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills when working with students, district, personnel, and co-workers at all times.
10. Locates and organizes any instructional materials by copying, filing, lamination etc. as directed by supervising teacher.
11. Corrects assignments (with key) as directed by supervising teacher.
12. Intervenes with students, at the direction of the teacher or administrator, in crisis/emergency situations.
13. Seeks appropriate additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
14. Instructional assistant will cover in regular classrooms as assigned by supervising teacher.
15. Performs any other duties as assigned by resource room teacher and or administrator.
16. Participates in additional training to increase knowledge base.

EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability

• Knowledge of the teaching and learning process
• Knowledge of lesson implementation and presentation
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques
• Ability to communicate positively throughout the work day
• Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions
• Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately
• Ability to work positively with people of various personality types
• Possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Possess sound emotional judgment

Education, License, Certification or Formal Training

Must be Highly Qualified:

• Highly qualified classification is 48 or more college hours, AA degree, or a passing grade on the district approved ParaPro test.

Equipment Which May Be Used

• Computer and Peripherals
• Copy Machine
• Paper Cutter
• Laminator
• Technology Equipment
• Assistive Technology Equipment
• Calculator
• Video Equipment
• Audio Equipment

Physical Demands

• Adequate hearing and vision skills
• Be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Be able to sit for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Be able to work at a computer monitor for extended lengths of time.
• Be able to accurately take hand written or typed notes during classes.

Environmental Demands

• Air-conditioned buildings
• Occasional exposure to weather extremes
• Ability to work under fluorescent lights
• Exposure to loud noises