Paraprofessional I (PT)- 252

Rose Park Elementary School; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rose Park Elementary School in Salt Lake City is seeking a Paraprofessional I (PT) to assist assigned teachers with supervision and instruction of students in general education classrooms. You will help keep students engaged, reinforce lesson plans, and provide clerical support to the classroom.

This part-time, non-contract role offers a starting wage of $18.50 per hour, with a 0.7375 FTE (up to 29.5 hours per week).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be Highly Qualified under ESSA and meet one of the following: at least two years of college (48 semester hours); associate degree; Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS score 460+; ParaPathways score 332 Reading/Writing and 334 Math.
• Official transcripts or college diploma must be provided with your application or on a contingent offer.
• 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 in English (reading, writing, grammar).
• Ability to perform basic math (fractions, percentages, ratios).
• Experience using standard office equipment and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher and reinforce lesson plans.
• Administer tests and evaluations under supervision to monitor student progress.
• Confer with teacher to evaluate student progress and objectives.
• Implement learning and behavior plans to meet IEP goals and health plans.
• Monitor students in various settings, providing a safe learning environment.
• Provide classroom interventions to support student learning.
• Prepare teaching materials and perform clerical duties to support lesson plans.
• Administer first aid/CPR as needed and follow safety practices.
• Perform basic math and document student progress for reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years at an accredited college (48 semester hours)

Associate degree or higher

Parapro/ParaPathways assessment scores 460+

CPR & First Aid certification

Annual Health Services Training

Proficient English communication (reading/writing/grammar)

Basic math (fractions/percentages/ratios)

Microsoft Office and standard office equipment

Job description

Paraprofessional I (PT)- 252

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Job Details

Job ID: 5988204

Application Deadline: Dec 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Starting Wage: $ 18.50 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane:86/L

Benefits:Not Eligible

Contract Status:Non-Contract

FLSA Status:Non- Exempt

Reports To:Principal or Administrative Designee

FTE:0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Positions Available:1

Job Description

Position Details

Work Calendar:Hourly

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:Not Eligible

Starting Date: Immediately

Anticipated Start Date: 11/30/2026

Priority Screen Date: 11/16/2026

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 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, or
  • (ParaPathways Assessment) with a score of 332 for Reading and Writing and 334 for Mathematics
• The higher education institution official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional or ParaPathways 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
• Assist 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 convey 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.

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Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 406 E 100 S
• Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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