Paraprofessional, Special Education (2 Positions)

Applitrack; Stansbury Park (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Paraprofessional for Special Education at Stansbury High School. The role supports certified staff and assists students to meet instructional goals, enabling teachers to focus on core program delivery.

Two positions available. Responsibilities include small-group and one-on-one instruction, behavior support, field trip assistance, and collaboration with families to foster student progress and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for Secondary schools;18 years of age for Elementary schools.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and programs.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills.
• Assist with record-keeping to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and keep students on task.
• Assist students in non-instructional areas (lunch, bus duty, playground, etc.).
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision.
• Assist with parent contact to foster involvement in education.
• Support students with special needs to maximize inclusion and IE P objectives.

Skills

reading support

math support

computer literacy

confidentiality

interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

21+ for secondary or 18+ for elementary

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Paraprofessional, Special Education (2 Positions) JobID: 11057

• Date Posted: 9/30/2026


• Location: Stansbury High School

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.


• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.


• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.


• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.


• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.


• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.


• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.


• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.


• Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.


• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.


• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.


• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.


• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to particpate in school or learning activities.


• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed.


• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.


• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).


• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.


• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.


• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.


• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.


• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.


• Works in standard office and school building environments.


• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Must be at least 21 years of age for Secondary schools;18 years of age for Elementary schools


• Prior experience working with special needschildren desirable

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Contract:

29 hours per week, 177 days per year

Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule:

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 10:27:40 PM CST.