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Alamosa School District Re-11-J

Sped para

Alamosa, CO · On-site

PARA Educators/SPED Para Date Posted: 7/13/2026 Location: Ortega Middle School Date Available: 08/01/2026 Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER OMS A staff member responsible ...

Alpine School District

SPED Para II - Secondary

Lehi, UT · On-site

$17.58/hr

Education Support Professional - SpEd/ESP SPED-Secondary Date Posted: 7/30/2026 Location: Viewpoint Date Available: 08/17/2026 Special Education Para-Educator II/Resource Non-contract, no benefits ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for sped para educator in the United States is $20.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sped Para Educator vs Classroom Paraprofessional?

AspectSped Para EducatorClassroom Paraprofessional
CredentialsOften requires specialized training or certification in special educationMay require general education or no specific certification
Work EnvironmentPrimarily supports students with disabilities in special education settingsAssists in general education classrooms with various student needs
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in special education programs within schoolsEmployed across general and special education classrooms

While both roles involve supporting students, a Sped Para Educator specializes in assisting students with disabilities in special education settings, often requiring specific training. A Classroom Paraprofessional generally supports general education classrooms and may not have specialized credentials. The key difference lies in the focus on special education needs versus general classroom support.

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SpEd Para Educator - Life Skills Aide

Alpine School District

American Fork, UT • On-site

$17.58/hr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in supervising, caring for, and instructing students with special needs in various classroom settings.

  • Implement and support behavioral and instructional plans, monitor student behavior, and adapt activities to support classroom objectives and IEP goals.

  • Monitor students in different school environments to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

Alpine School District (Utah) rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

246th of 640 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Education Support Professional - SpEd/ESP SPED-Secondary
Date Posted:
8/6/2026
Location:
American Fork High
Date Available:
08/19/2026
Special Education Para-Educator II
Non-contract, no benefits
Hours per day: 29 hrs/week
Hourly rate: $17.58
Contact Information:
  • Name: Thomas Paul
  • Phone: 385-579-6500
  • Email: thpaul@alpinedistrict.org

The job of SpEd Para II is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program under the direction of an assigned classroom teacher with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during instructional and non-instructional time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.
Essential Functions
  • Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g. listening to students read, assisting with art projects, cooking, physical education, etc.) 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, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
  • Assists students with self-care activities (e.g. toileting, washing, changing diapers, eating, dressing, grooming, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
  • Attends job specific trainings (e.g. first aid, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
  • Collects data for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom and preparing reports and/or processing forms.
  • Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel for the for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
  • Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or
  • Reinforcing learning concepts and acquiring appropriate social and school skills.
  • Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. decorating bulletin boards, making art projects, correcting papers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
  • Monitors students during assigned periods within 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.
  • 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 plans; and ensuring students success in school.
  • Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

16+ years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Job related experience is desired.

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