Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional

Iron County School District; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Iron County School District seeks a Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional at Enoch Elementary to support students with disabilities under the teacher's direction. This role emphasizes direct instructional assistance, behavior support, and collaboration with campus staff.

The paraprofessional will help with classroom management, adapt materials, and monitor students during activities, meals, and transitions, ensuring safety and respectful interactions throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Requires regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Ability to lift and assist students as required.
• Familiarity with Google Docs and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support to students and groups to reinforce learning activities.
• Observes and records student behavior and reinforces appropriate behavior.
• Assists certified educators with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Assists with procedures related to physical and medical needs.
• May assist with self-care tasks as needed (toileting, feeding, and hygiene support).
• Participates in the development and maintenance of classroom management systems.
• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with others.
• Supervises students in all areas of the school.
• Operates office equipment and basic school computer systems.
• Regular attendance and job performance are required.
• Monitors students during lunch and recess.

Job description

Iron County School District has a vacancy for your consideration. Please find the details below.

Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional - Enoch Elementary

Category: Part-Time Para Professional/Paraprofessional - Level II Special Education

Date Posted: 8/28/2026

Location: Enoch ElementaryWe want you to join our team and help to make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community!

The Iron County School District supports families in developing college and career readiness by BUILDING knowledge, skills and relationships for ALL. Empowering ALL to learn at high-levels through systematic district and school-wide supports.

Enoch Elementary is seeking a Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional to work 27.5 hours per week. This position will remain open until filled.

The Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional works under the direction of the Special Education Complex Needs Teacher to provide education and related services to students with disabilities. The position will require the incumbent to lift and support students, change protective clothing, implement behavior management plans, operate adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, etc.), and communicate effectively with students and staff.

• - Provides instructional support assistance to students and student groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
• Assists in observing and recording behavior patterns and follows appropriate techniques to reinforce acceptable behavior.
• Assists certified educators with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercise.
• Assists in responsibility for procedures related to physical and medical needs.
• Depending on position, may be asked to assist students, as needed in learning self-care techniques, including toilet training, bathing and personal cleanliness; may be asked to assist in diapering, toilet training, feeding, and other self help skills if needed.
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and carrying out of systems for classroom management.
• Guides students in working and interacting harmoniously with other students.
• Supervises students in all areas of the school.
• Operates various types of office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance and job performance is required
• Monitor students inside and outside of the building during lunch hour.
• Must have basic computer knowledge, be familiar with Google docs and check email frequently. Must be willing to learn and use all computer systems and software as needed.

Iron County School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.