Instructional Assistant Special School I FT 180/184
About the Role
We serve students who need intense social, emotional, and behavioral support. This position requires experience and skills in supporting behavior for students with disabilities.
Must complete Basic Training (5 hours) provided by JSD Special Education Department within one week of hire as a condition of employment. An additional 40 hours of training is available through the Special Education department, allowing the employee to increase to lane 6 upon completion. This training must be completed within six months from the hire date as a condition of employment.
Pay
Starting at Lane 5 Step 1 ($22.86/hour) effective July 1, 2026.
Benefits
- Insurance: Comprehensive benefits package at competitive premiums, including:
- Medical (3 plans, 2 networks), includes an Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment ($50,000)
- Supplementary Life and AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Worksite Benefits (Aflac)
An overview of all benefits can be found at https://jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/.
- Utah State Retirement:
- Benefit-eligible employees are automatically members of the Utah Retirement Systems (URS).
- The District contributes to the URS plan on your behalf each month.
- After the four-year vesting period, you will have the option of a Hybrid plan (pension + 401k) or a 401k-only plan, both employer-paid.
- You may enhance your retirement by contributing to a 401k, 457, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA.
Learn more at www.urs.org or contact the Payroll Department at 801-567-8154.