Canyon View - PT SpEd Transition (LIFE Program) Paraprofessional (30199)

Canyon View; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Canyon View in Ogden, Utah is seeking a Lifeskills Paraprofessional for the Life Program to support special education students under supervision.

The role focuses on assisting teachers, developing daily living and behavioral skills, and supervising students in classrooms and community settings; requires physical presence and adherence to safety and district policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods.
• Safely manage physical or verbally aggressive students.
• Possess ability to participate in physical activities with students, including walking and stretching.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher to support lesson plans.
• Assists in job coaching activities to support teachers and student success.
• Implements curriculum and behavioral programs under supervision to improve student outcomes.
• Records relevant information/data about learners for progress tracking.
• Monitors students and maintains a safe learning environment.
• Supervises students in community-based learning activities and field trips.

Job description

Canyon View - PT SpEd Transition (LIFE Program) Paraprofessional (30199)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931566

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Lifeskills Paraprofessional

Calendar/Contract: 180 Days

Salary Schedule: Lane 4(B) of the Educational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule

Hours: 5.75 hours/day | 28.75 hours/week

Benefits-Eligible: No

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Application Note: EMERGENCY HIRE

This position will remain open until filled after a minimum offive working days (three working days if EMERGENCY HIRE is indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews. Current employees of Weber School District should ensure they are marked as an internal candidate to access to the internal application.

This position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position’s hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis.

Job Description:

The job of Transition (Life Program) Paraeducator was established for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students; performing classroom clerical tasks; and assisting students by meeting personal care and special health care needs, in addition to developing students' academic, daily living and behavioral skills. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, engaging in the following activities with support and direction:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Assists in job coaching activities (e.g. work skills, filling out applications, preparing for interviews, following up on job leads, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers and promoting student success.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Implements under the supervision of the teacher, curriculum, behavioral programs in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Demonstrates the ability to record relevant information/data about learners.
• Monitors individual students, classroom, library, community activities, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist and supervise students independently in the community for school-related learning.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
• Carry out responsibilities in a manner consistent with all pertinent laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assists with daily living skills (e.g. toileting, changing diapers, feeding, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of demonstrating skills and/or providing needed care.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work priorities; displaying tact and courtesy; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; being attentive to detail; and working with detailed information/data.
• Train students in accessing and utilizing public transportation.
• Other duties as assigned for the benefit of special education students.
• Regular attendance at work is critical.

Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position

• Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Qualifications andBasic Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time.
• Safely manage physical or verbally aggressive students.
• Participate with students in physical fitness activities including walking, stretching, and aerobic exercise. Lift occasionally up to 60 lbs. to a height of 36 inches and frequently up to 25 lbs. to a height of 36 inches.
• Get into and out of full size 8-passenger vans.
• Transport students safely in full size 8-passenger vans (high school)
• Sanitize and clean equipment (work boxes, exercise equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergency situations.
• Walk with students to bus stops in inclement weather and train students to use public transportation. Willing to participate in and utilize MANDT training.
• Participation in district van training.
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.)

Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Canyon View
• Phone: [phone]