Special Education Para Professional Mild/Moderate

Tooele County School District; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Tooele County School District in Grantsville, UT seeks a dedicated Support Professional (Aide) for the Special Education mild-to-moderate unit to support certified staff and help students reach instructional goals.

The role requires assisting with instructional tasks, supervising students, and maintaining accurate records while participating in safety procedures. Work is 29 hours per week across 177 days under the Level F1 salary schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reading, language arts, mathematics and computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement programs.
• Assist professional staff in administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and keep a safe, orderly environment.
• Supervise students in non-instructional areas (lunch, bus duty, playground, corridors, study hall).
• Accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision.
• Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist teacher with parent contact to foster involvement in education.
• Assist students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Participate in IEP process as needed.
• Assist students with daily living activities as needed.
• Follow safety rules and proper procedures for all students.

Skills

Instructional support

Reading support

Mathematics support

Communication skills

Record keeping

Behavior management

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma

21 years of age

No Child Left Behind compliance

College coursework completed

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

• Position Type: Support Professional Employees/ Aide


• Date Posted: 11/3/2026


• Location: Grantsville Elementary School

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the Special Ed mild to moderate unit to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties 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 participate 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 to40 lbs.


• Works in standard office and school building environments.


• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Must be at least 21 years of age


• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.


• Prior experience working with special needschildren desirable

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Contract

*29 hours per week-177 days-Equal pay Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule: Level F1 (includes mild/mod sped pay rate) Not Benefit eligible