Preschool Paraeducator

Tooele County School District; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tooele County School District at Copper Canyon Elementary School seeks a Preschool Para educator to organize developmentally appropriate activities for 3- to 5-year-olds and assist with snacks, homework, and implement Individualized Education Plans in a safe, clean learning environment.

The role includes helping with daily routines and supervising children, preparing snacks, and coordinating with staff to ensure a positive learning experience.

Qualifications

• Education and experience to support preschool students.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diapering, toileting, feeding as needed.
• Support teachers with lesson plans and activities for small groups.
• Supervise students during snack, centers, and transitions.
• Prepare and serve snacks following district guidelines.
• Transports children safely between locations as required.

Skills

Instruction adherence

Diversity collaboration

Confidentiality

Special needs rapport

Cooperation

Communication skills

Record keeping

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma

Age 18+

Tools

Office software

Job description

Date Posted: 8/6/2026

Location: Copper Canyon Elementary School (High-Needs School)

Position Purpose:

The job of Preschool Para educator was established for the purpose/s of organizing and directing developmentally appropriate activities for three to five year old participants; preparing and serving snacks; providing assistance with homework; assisting in the implementation of student Individualized Education Plans; and assisting in maintaining a clean and safe learning environment for students.

Essential Functions

• Assists participants (e.g.. diapering, toilet training, feeding, etc.) for the purpose of addressing personal care needs.
• Assists the site supervisor and/or teacher with lesson planning and/or developmentally appropriate activities by workings with individual or small groups of children (e.g.. social skills, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Communicates with school staff (e.g.. teacher, principal, office personnel, maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform job functions.
• Distributes instructional and/or play materials for the purpose of providing required supplies.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; proving written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g.. snack time, group or individual centers, playground activities, quiet time, transitions, classroom, etc) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes quiet or active, developmentally appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities for the purpose of actively participating in eh learning activities with children.
• Prepares nutritional snacks, etc. for the purpose of complying with established guidelines.
• Responds to inquires from a variety of sources for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information to other sources.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, as well as standing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, and bending.
• Transfers children directly from/to parents or designee (e.g.. buses, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting District requirements.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain accurate records; operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications

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 Graduate
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Contract

*24 hrs per week Support Professional Employee's Salary Schedule: Not Benefit eligible