District Special Education - PT Mild/Moderate SpEd Paraprofessional (29323)

Weber SD TalentEd; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber School District is seeking a District Special Education - PT Mild/Moderate SpEd Paraprofessional to support students with mild to moderate disabilities in Ogden, Utah. This 5.75 hours/day role (28.75 hours/week) works on a 180-day calendar with district salary schedule lane 4(B) for Educational Support Paraprofessionals.

The paraprofessional will provide dedicated one-on-one support, assist with academic tasks, behavior management, and social-emotional development aligned with IEPs, while

Qualifications

• Experience in special education/paraprofessional roles.
• Ability to maintain student files/records.
• Willingness to assist with daily living tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-on-one support to students with mild to moderate disabilities.
• Communicate with parents to schedule meetings and relay messages.
• Assist in maintaining student records and data collection.
• Monitor students to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
• Support classroom teachers by assisting with lesson plans and accommodations.

Skills

One-on-one support

Behavior management

Data collection

IEP alignment

Job description

District Special Education - PT Mild/Moderate SpEd Paraprofessional (29323)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5869972
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Description

Title: Mild/Moderate Special EducationParaprofessional

Calendar/Contract:180 Days

Salary Schedule:Lane 4(B) of theEducational Support Paraprofessionals Salary Schedule

Hours:5.75 hours/day |28.75 hours/week

***EMERGENCY HIRE***

Application Note:
This position will remain open until filled after a minimum ofthree(3) working days. Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews.

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.

Purpose Statement:

The job of Special Education Mild/Moderate Elementary 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.

Duties and Responsibilities (not exhaustive):

• Provides dedicated one-on-one support tostudents with mild to moderate disabilities, assisting with academic tasks, behavior management, and social-emotional development in alignment with the student's individualized education plan (IEP).
• Communicates with parents for the purpose of scheduling meetings and taking messages for special education teachers.
• Assists in maintaining students' files/records for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual students in classrooms, school and community, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Supports students, including providing instruction, in a variety of settings - special education classroom, general education classroom, one-on-one, etc.
• Provides accommodations for students, such as reading tests aloud, scribe, alternate location for assessments, check-in/check-out support, etc.
• Supports classroom teacher in collecting data.
• 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, instructional 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.
• 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 on an occasional basis.
• Duties as otherwise assigned by the building administrator or special education department for the benefit of special education students.
• 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:

Basic 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, human waste, cleaning/disinfecting materials, etc.)

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• District Special Education
• Phone: [phone]