Special Programs (Alternative Academics Program) Paraprofessional

Sweetwater County School District #1; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Sweetwater County School District #1 at Eastside Elementary is seeking a Special Programs Paraprofessional to support students with special needs under the direction of the resource room teacher. This 9-month position is part-time, up to 29 hours per week, with daily responsibilities in instructional and behavioral support.

The role involves implementing teacher plans, data collection for IEP goals, and assisting with personal care tasks when needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the teaching and learning process.
• Knowledge of lesson implementation and presentation.
• Knowledge of classroom management techniques.
• Ability to communicate positively throughout the work day.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing teacher's plans for students daily.
• Collect data on individual IEP goals and objectives.
• Support classroom management as directed.
• Assist with student hygiene tasks when appropriate.
• Prepare classroom materials and equipment daily.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Intervene in crisis/emergency situations as directed.
• Cover regular classrooms as assigned.
• Participate in additional training to increase knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Time management

Organizational skills

Data collection

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Special Programs (Alternative Academics Program) Paraprofessional JobID: 5947

• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: Eastside Elementary
• Date Available: August 2024
• Closing Date: When Filled

Special Programs Paraprofessional

Location: Eastside Elementary

Reports To: Building Principal

Terms of Employment: 9 Months/Year

Hours: Part Time, at most 29 hours per week

Salary: P-V, $25.95

Nature and Scope of Job

To implement on a daily basis all assistance toward maximizing student learning as deemed necessary and/or required to meet the social emotional, behavioral, academic, and personal needs of special education students under direction of the supervising resource room teacher.

Job Functions

• Assist in implementing teacher's plans for students in all academic/behavioral/personal areas as directed by supervising resource room teacher on a daily basis.
• Assists supervising resource room teacher in collecting data on individual student's IEP goals and objectives.
• Facilitates in the supervision and classroom management of all students as directed and consistent with the supervising teacher's management plan.
• Assists supervising teacher with individual student hygiene to include toileting, personal hygiene, and feeding tasks when appropriate.
• Instructional assistants need to be in assigned areas.
• Assists the supervising teacher in preparing the classroom, materials, and equipment for use in specific instructional programs on a daily basis.
• M sustains confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, parent/guardian in any public setting, classroom or area where students or uninvolved staff are involved.
• Selects an appropriate place, time, with supervisor to discuss situations.
• Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills when working with students, district, personnel, and co-workers at all times.
• Locates and organizes any instructional materials by copying, filing, lamination etc. as directed by supervising teacher.
• Corrects assignments (with key) as directed by supervising teacher.
• Intervenes with students, at the direction of the teacher or administrator, in crisis/emergency situations.
• Seeks appropriate additional tasks when assigned work is completed.
• Instructional assistant will cover in regular classrooms as assigned by supervising teacher.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by resource room teacher and or administrator.
• Participates in additional training to increase knowledge base.

EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability

Knowledge of the teaching and learning process

Knowledge of lesson implementation and presentation

Knowledge of classroom management techniques

Ability to communicate positively throughout the work day

Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions

Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately

Ability to work positively with people of various personality types

Possess good organizational and time management skills.

Possess sound emotional judgment

Education, License, Certification or Formal Training

• High School Education or Equivalent

Equipment Which May Be Used

• Computer and Peripherals
• Copy Machine
• Paper Cutter
• Laminator
• Technology Equipment
• Assistive Technology Equipment
• Calculator
• Video Equipment
• Audio Equipment

Physical Demands

• Adequate hearing and vision skills
• Be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Be able to sit for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Be able to work at a computer monitor for extended lengths of time.
• Be able to accurately take hand written or typed notes during classes.

Environmental Demands

• Air-conditioned buildings
• Occasional exposure to weather extremes
• Ability to work under fluorescent lights
• Exposure to loud noises