Paraprofessional I

JOB SUMMARY

The job of Paraprofessional I is to assist assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fingerprinting and successful completion of a criminal background check are required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Additional minimum required qualifications include:
  • Two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or obtaining an associate’s (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution, or passing a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher.
  • Unofficial transcripts can serve as a placeholder until official transcripts are provided.
  • Effective communication skills with both children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation.
  • Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios.
  • Proficiency in operating standard office equipment and Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a K-12 education or public employment environment.
• Knowledgeable of age-appropriate activities; stages of child development; classroom management techniques; and development of effective lesson plans; lead small groups and learn through play.
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher and provide a method to support and reinforce lesson plans while adhering to safety practices.
• Administer tests and evaluations, proctor tests, under supervision of teacher (e.g., DRA, DIBELS, observational data for IEP goals, etc.).
• Maintain student progress by monitoring individual students in a variety of settings (e.g., classroom, library, playground activities, field trip, bus boarding and exiting, etc.) providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provide appropriate classroom intervention with students under the Teacher's direction (e.g., booster groups, individual instruction, small group instruction, etc.) improving student learning and academic success.
• Prepare teaching materials, perform record-keeping and clerical functions, and organize related reports (e.g., worksheets, scheduling, copying, data recording, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to implement lesson plans and document student progress to support teacher and administrator.
• Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, adhering to Education Code, and administrative and school policies.
• Administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary.
• Assist other school personnel as required and needed (e.g., instructors, site administration, other paraprofessionals, etc.) ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Independently interpret guidelines, maintain confidentiality, be attentive to detail, and adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required.
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform duties.
• Participate in various meetings, and workshops to receive and convey information.
• Read a variety of manuals, present information to others, follow written and verbal communication.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services -- Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8340. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.