District-wide - Paraprofessional Student Internship [WSD Students]

Job ID: 5506894

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description: The Paraprofessional Student Internship is designed to provide support and assist the classroom teacher in providing instruction, perform classroom clerical tasks, and developing students’ academic, daily living and behavioral skills. The intern will assist in creating a positive, safe, and productive learning environment. This position helps student interns learn more about becoming a licensed Educator, Special Educators, Speech Pathologist, Occupational and/or Physical Therapist. This position is for typically two class periods, every other day, with an expectation of a commitment for the remainder of the semester. Site/school placement will be determined upon hire. THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS. Duties and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) Assist the teacher with instructional activities and classroom management, reinforcing lesson plans. Provide one-on-one or small group support to students as directed. Support students with special needs by following individualized plans. Help prepare and organize classroom materials and resources. Provide supervision of students during classroom activities, transitions, and other school settings as directed by the teacher. Encourage positive behavior and model respectful interactions. Maintain confidentiality and follow school policies and procedures. Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans. Implements (under the supervision of the teacher) curriculum, behavioral programs, IEP goals, behavior intervention plans, and classwide systems, in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study. Demonstrates the ability to record relevant information/data about learners. Monitors individual students, classroom, library, community activities, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment under the direction of the teacher or paraeducator assigned to the group. Assist students accessing the community for school-related learning Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials. Carry out responsibilities in a manner consistent with all pertinent laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Other Duties and Responsibilities Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities, such as Speech Language Pathologists, Adaptive PE, other paraeducators, etc. Other duties as assigned for the benefit of special education students.

Qualifications: Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, bending, standing, and sitting in student size chairs for extended periods of time. Participate with students in physical fitness activities including walking, stretching, and aerobic exercise. Sanitize and clean equipment (workboxes, exercise equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, etc) Remain calm and follow safety procedures in emergency situations. Participate, supervise, and support students, including during inclement weather, in situations such as to/from bus, etc. Willing to participate in and utilize de-escalation techniques and MANDT training if needed. Regular attendance is critical. Must provide own transportation. Experience/ Education 16 years of age minimum Current high school student of Weber School District Aspiring Educators/EDUC 1010 coursework in progress or completed and passed. WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Position Type: Student Internship

Salary: $11.95 Per Hour

Job Requirements: Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Email: wigrilz@wsd.net