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Alpine School District

SPED Para II - Pre K

Lehi, UT · On-site

$17.67/hr

Education Support Professional - SpEd/ESP SPED-Preschool Date Posted: 8/24/2026 Location: North Point Date Available: ASAP Special Education Para-Educator II / Pre School 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 III - Elementary

Alpine School District

American Fork, UT • On-site

$19.96/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in implementing instructional plans, behavioral plans, and skilled interventions for students with special needs under the supervision of teachers or service providers.

  • Monitor students' behavior and safety in various school environments to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.

  • Provide support with students' self-care activities and assist with instructional activities to reinforce learning objectives.

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

Special Education Para-Educator III- EBD, Special Schools
Non-contract, no benefits
2 positions available


Hourly rate: $19.96
Hours per day: 5.8/day, ~9:00-3:45 with 30 minute unpaid lunch
Contact Information:



  • Name: John LaBare
  • Phone: 385-579-7375
  • Email: jlabare@alpinedistrict.org


The job of SpEd Para III is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program under the direction of an assigned teacher with specific responsibilities for assisting in the instruction, behavior support, and supervision of special needs students; monitoring student behavior during instructional and non-instructional times; providing information to appropriate school personnel; attending IEP meetings if requested; and skilled intervention implamentation under the direction of the classroom teacher or related service provider.

This posting is for an EBD (emotional behavior disability) special class. On the job training will be provided. Students require a specialized program with consistent and firm expectations. Students can, at times, exhibit aggressive and escalated behaviors. Para educators are expected to follow given protocols and training procedures and must be able to remain calm in high stress situations.
Essential Functions

  • 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.
  • Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
  • Implements under the supervision of classroom teacher or other service provider, behavioral plans and skilled interventions designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
  • Monitor 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 and IEP staff, 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 student success in school.
  • Assists students with self-care activities (e.g. toileting, washing, changing diapers, eating, dressing, grooming, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
  • Lifting must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for the purpose of helping special education students.
  • 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.
  • Attends in 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.

Requirements:

  • age 16+
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Job related experience is desired.
  • Specific training may be required.


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