SpEd Classroom Teaching Aide

About the role

This position provides instruction to small groups of children with learning disabilities and/or works one-on-one with individual students. Responsibilities include supporting special education teachers, assisting with behavior modification, and ensuring a safe classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Aid in developing classroom curriculum based on individual students' needs
• Support specialized education based on lesson plans
• Perform specialized tasks to achieve instructional and behavioral objectives
• Assist special education teacher with behavior modification procedures
• Help students with mobility needs and ensure a safe classroom environment
• Provide instructions based on lesson plans and assist individual students in comprehending concepts
• Monitor students during activities and downtime and intervene in case of adverse activities
• Adapt to classroom activities and assignments to reinforce classroom objectives
• Communicate with students to determine their needs and ensure they are fulfilled
• Aid lead teacher in developing and adapting conventional teaching methods to meet individual needs

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED. At least one year of relevant experience in an educational or childcare setting is preferred. Some understanding of working with people with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities is desirable. Availability to work approximately 6 hours/day (roughly 8:30 am-3:00 pm).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of relevant experience in an educational or childcare setting
• Associate’s degree in education or related field preferred
• Some understanding of working with people with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities
• Availability to work approximately 6 hours/day (roughly 8:30 am-3:00 pm)

Skills

Strong collaboration skills; able to work well with a team; effective multitasking; can prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary starting at $15.25 per hour. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

$15.25 per hour

Schedule

Roughly 8:30 am-3:00 pm, 6 hours per day

University Highlights

Utah State University is a land-grant, public service university dedicated to academic excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty engaged in innovative research and high-level graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college engage with a broad range of community partners to enhance the overall quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.