Teacher Assistant

Sunset Jr High – 5.9 hours per day / 174 days per year

About the role

Under the supervision of the principal or other supervisor, the teacher assistant assists the teacher with the conduct of a class. Assistance takes a variety of forms, such as preparing class materials, correcting and recording assignments, and a wide range of other support services.

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.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Secretarial/clerical skills, including ability to operate a computer, may be required.

Pay

Salary Grade 3 – $17.24 per hour (2026-27 Support Salary Table). Promotions result in a minimum 5% increase.

Schedule

5.9 hours per day / 174 days per year.