Special Education Para Professional — Mild/Moderate Support

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

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.