Teacher Assistant - Special Education

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 materials management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing student IEPs
• Provide instructional support to students
• Provide management and supervision support to the teacher
• Provide personal support to students
• Assist with assessment support
• Provide materials management support

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education and/or experience
• District inservice 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
• 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

Pay

Salary Grade 8 – $22.03 per hour (Support Salary Table 2026-2027); promotions result in a minimum 5% increase.

Schedule

6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year.

Position may require physical ability to restrain students.