Teacher Assistant - 504

Location: Syracuse Jr High • One-year position • 7 hours per day, 174 days per year • Salary: $20.98 per hour (Support Salary Table 2026-2027; promotions result in a minimum 5% increase)

About the role

Under the supervision of the Principal or other supervisor, the 504 Teacher Assistant helps a child or children who may need medical assistance and supports the teacher by preparing class materials, correcting and recording assignments, and performing a wide variety of other services.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies student with medical needs throughout school to assist with daily activities.
• Assists student with medical needs, such as glucometer checks and insulin administration and dosing.
• Works with student to assist them in becoming self-monitored.
• Maintains all necessary notes, charts, and other health data.
• Answers phones and emails.
• Sets up appointments and trainings.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Assists parents with questions, registration, student retrieval, etc.
• Assists Head Secretary with purchases, printing, copying, etc.
• Assists students with toileting needs, as needed.
• Attends meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent education and/or experience.
• The equivalent of two years (48 semester hours) full-time education at an institution of higher education; or an associate’s degree; or the ability to pass a Utah State Office of Education approved Para-Professional Test at a later date.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Secretarial/clerical skills, including ability to operate a computer (may be required).