Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional - Iron Springs Elementary

Irondistrict; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Iron Springs Elementary is seeking a Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities under the direction of the Special Education Complex Needs Teacher. The position requires lifting and assisting with adaptive equipment and following behavior plans.

Responsibilities include instructional support, behavior observation, assisting with materials, classroom management, and supervision throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting students with disabilities preferred.
• Able to lift and assist students and operate adaptive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional support to students and groups to reinforce learning activities.
• Observes and records student behavior; reinforces appropriate behaviors.
• Assists certified teachers with presentation of learning materials and exercises.
• Supports procedures related to physical and medical needs of students.
• May assist with self-care tasks (toilet training, bathing, feeding) if needed.
• Helps develop and maintain classroom management systems.
• Guides students to interact harmoniously with peers.
• Supervises students in various areas of the school.
• Operates office equipment (computers, copiers).
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance and performance.
• Monitors students during lunch and breaks.
• Learns and uses Google tools; checks email frequently.

Tools

Google Docs

Job description

Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional - Iron Springs Elementary JobID: 2684

• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: Iron Springs Elementary
• Closing Date: 09/21/2026

We want you to join our team andhelp to make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community! TheIron 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.

Iron Springs Elementary is seeking a Part Time Special Education Complex Needs Paraprofessional to work 27.5hours per week.

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.

Please see the full job description at the the link HERE.