(SPED) Instructional Paraprofessional - Grovecrest Elementary

Alpine-School-District; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpine School District is seeking a SPED Instructional Paraprofessional for Grovecrest Elementary to support the instructional program and assist in caring for special needs students. This non-contract position offers 3 hours per day with an hourly pay ladder and opportunities for in-district training.

The role involves adapting activities, supervising students, data collection, and clerical tasks to help teachers meet IEP goals and ensure a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must complete mandatory employee training within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Adapts activities and materials under teacher direction to support objectives and IEP goals.
• Supervises students in various settings to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Provides instruction and assistance to students individually or in groups.
• Performs clerical duties to support school operations and record-keeping.
• Assists in implementing behavior plans and monitors student progress.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Alpine School District

• Position Type: Education Support Professional - SpEd/ ESP SPED-Elementary
• Date Posted: 10/6/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

SPED Instructional Paraprofessional - GROVECREST Elementary

Non-contract, no benefits

Special Education Resource Classroom

Hours a day:3

Hourly rate:Untrained- Lane 5 $15.69

Trained- Lane 6 $16.70 (Employee will have the option to complete an in-district training which will qualify them for lane 6)

Contact Information:

• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The job of Instructional Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the resource classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; and providing clerical support to teachers and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and IEP goals.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. medication, tube feeding, colostomy bags, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs of students.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Assists data collection under the direction of the assigned teacher for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
• Assists students with self-care activities (e.g. toileting, washing, changing diapers, eating, dressing, grooming., etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforcing english lessons, providing spelling practice, facilitating activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Attends job specific trainings and meetings (e.g. first aid, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP and/or 504 objectives.
• Demonstrates appropriate role modeling (e.g. conversation, manners, emotional support, listening skills, friendly and engaging attitudes, etc.) for the purpose of guiding students in the development of appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans identified in student IEPs for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records and classroom equipment, work area, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods in a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties (e.g. screening phone calls, distributing materials, maintaining inventories, processing documents, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP and/or 504 plans; and ensuring student success in school.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Supervises and escorts kids to/from classes for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment for students.

Requirments:

• Age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete mandatory employeetraining within the first 3 months of employment.

Postings current as of 10/9/2026 8:42:11 AM CST.