Paraeducator - Title I

Granite School District; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Granite School District is seeking a paraeducator to support teachers in a variety of capacities within small group mathematics instruction. Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential.

The role involves assisting with instruction, preparing materials, tutoring students, monitoring progress, and maintaining confidential student data. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may require college credits or ParaPro exam results.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Effective written and oral communication expected.
• Ability to follow directions and work with teachers.
• Ability to interact positively with students and support learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of instructional materials.
• Assist in instruction and supervision of students.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups as needed.
• Administer tests and monitor student progress and data.

Skills

Reading & math

Written & oral communication

Follow directions

Positive student interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro exam passing score

Job description

• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Date Available: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: 09/23/2026

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

This position will support students in small group mathematics instruction. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Kimberly Veljak Mijatovic, Assistant Principal, at (385)-646-1611 or email [e-mail] Hours per week: 25

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the principal and teacher(s), the paraeducator assists teachers in a variety of capacities in the instruction and supervision of students. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the preparation of instruction materials.
• Assists in the instruction of students and other classroom activities as needed.
• May tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Assist in the administration of a variety of tests and monitors students' academic progress.
• Keeps accurate data on assigned students or group of students.
• Supports a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
• Maintains professional confidentiality regarding student information.
• Maintains effective and positive communication with students, teachers, parents, patrons, and administration.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work assigned hours.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following:
  • 48 hours of college credit;
  • Associates degree or higher;or
  • passing score on the ParaPro exam.

Required Prior Experience

• None

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Effective written and oral communication
• Ability to follow directions given.
• Ability to interact positively with students.Ability to assist students in a variety of situations as they arise

Assigned Decision Making

• Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher(s).
• Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
• Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.

Interactions with Others

• Positive interaction with students, teachers, social workers, psychologists, support personnel and administrators.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervision of students being supported.
• Supervision of a student in a service location outside the classroom as needed.

Budget Responsibility

• NA
• Work setting is mainly in the classroom.
• May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
• May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.

Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, and or move up to 20lbs.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.