Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Location: North Davis Jr High
Close Date: 08/11/2026

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the special education teacher, the special education teacher assistant supports the implementation of student IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) by assisting the teacher in five areas of service: instructional support, management and supervision support, personal support, assessment support, and material management.

This is a classified position for all qualified applicants. The role is part of the ASC Unit at North Davis Jr High.

Schedule

• 5.9 hours per day
• 174 days per year

Pay

• Salary Grade 8 - $22.03 per hour (Support Salary Table 2026-2027)
• Promotions result in a minimum 5% increase

Responsibilities

Position may require:

• Lifting
• Feeding programs
• Simple sign/signal communication
• Medical procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Gastrostomy tube feeding
  • Catheterization
  • Diapering of adult-size students

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education and/or experience
• District in-service training (required after hiring)
• Basic knowledge of academic subjects
• Substitution or equivalent experience preferred
• The specific skills required depend upon the assignment, the student's needs and IEP, and the established procedures of the supervising professional

Qualifications for Title One Schools

• 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