Paraprofessional I Full-Time- Liberty Elementary

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits only

Job summary

The Salt Lake City School District is seeking a Paraprofessional I to assist teaching staff and support student learning in general education classrooms. The position is hourly, with a 1.0 FTE expectation and a starting wage of $18.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include reinforcing lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and performing clerical duties to aid the teacher and school administrators, with a focus on safety and compliance with IEPs.

Qualifications

• Fingerprinting and background check required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college or associate degree or passes Parapro/PRAXIS with 460+.
• CPR & First Aid within 2 months of hire.
• Annual Health Services Training.
• Strong English communication, grammar, and writing.
• Basic math with fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Experience with office equipment and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work under the teacher's direction to reinforce lessons.
• Administer and proctor tests; monitor student progress with data.
• Collaborate with teacher to evaluate student progress and objectives.
• Implement learning and behavior plans and assist with IEPs.
• Monitor students in various settings to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provide targeted interventions and small-group instruction as needed.
• Prepare teaching materials and perform clerical tasks to support plans.
• Administer first aid/CPR when necessary and follow safety practices.
• Perform basic math, read manuals, and produce written documents.
• Support other staff and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma

Two years at an accredited college OR associate degree OR Parapro PRAXIS score 460+

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Reports To:** Principal or Administrative Designee
• Starting Wage:** $ 18.50 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane:** 86/L
• Benefits:** Medical Benefits Only
• Anticipated Start Date:** 09/21/2026
• Priority Screen Date:** 09/08/2026

• Work Calendar:** Hourly
• FTE:** 1.0 (Up to 40 Hours per Week)
• Contract Status:** Non-Contract
• FLSA Status:** Non- Exempt
• Reports To:** Principal or Administrative Designee
• Starting Wage:** $ 18.50 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane:** 86/L
• Benefits:** Medical Benefits Only
• Anticipated Start Date:** 09/21/2026
• Priority Screen Date:** 09/08/2026

**Positions Available: 1**

**JOB SUMMARY**

*The Paraprofessional I assists assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students in general education classrooms. Working alongside the classroom teacher ensuring students stay engaged and on task, reinforcing lesson plans, providing clerical support, supporting students' academic growth and overall development*

**MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

• All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.* Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:
• High school diploma or a recognized equivalent
• *Per Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), interested applicants must be Highly Qualified to be considered for the position and have completed one of the following:*
• - completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or
• obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution, or
• satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher

*The higher* * education institution official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment must be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment. Unofficial transcripts can be a placeholder until official transcripts are provided*

• Hold or obtain CPR & First Aid Certificate within 2 months of hire
• Attend Annual Health Services Training
• Effective communication skills with both children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation
• Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Experience using standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner, fax machines etc.) and Microsoft Office

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

*These are examples of skills and experience that the best-qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.*

• Experience in a K-12 education or public employment environment
• Knowledgeable of age-appropriate activities; stages of child development; classroom management techniques; and development of effective lesson plans; lead small groups and learn through play
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher and provide a method to support and reinforce lesson plans
• Administer tests and evaluations, proctor tests, under supervision of the teacher (e.g., DRA, DIBELS, observational data for IEP goals, etc.) to monitor student progress
• Confers with teacher assisting in evaluating student progress and implementing student objectives
• Implement students' learning and behavior plans to meet students' social and behavioral interventions, health care plans, and ensure compliance with IEPs
• Monitor individual students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, library, playground activities, field trip, bus boarding and exiting, etc.) providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Provide appropriate classroom intervention with students under the teacher's direction (e.g., booster groups, individual instruction, small group instruction, etc.) improving student learning and academic success
• Prepare teaching materials, perform record-keeping and clerical functions, and organize related reports (e.g., worksheets, scheduling, copying, data recording, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to implement lesson plans and document student progress to support the teacher and administrator
• Administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary and adhere to safety practices
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages and rations, read a variety of manuals, and write documents following prescribed formats
• Assists other school personnel as required and needed (e.g., instructors, site administration, other paraprofessionals, etc.) ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to district policies, procedures and state law
• Participate in various meetings and workshops as assigned to covey and gather information required to perform functions; present information to others; attend additional training opportunities as needed
• Independently interpret guidelines, maintain confidentiality, be attentive to detail, and adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform duties
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** No
• WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Paraprofessional I Physical Demands Form

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services -- Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

**Non-Discrimination Statement**

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, [phone]. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, [phone].