Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Sunset Elementary – one-year Special Education Assistant (Resource) position, 5.9 hours per day, 9 months.

About the role

Under the general supervision of the special education teacher, the special education teacher assistant supports the implementation of student IEP’s (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

• Provide instructional support to students with IEPs.
• Assist with classroom management and supervision.
• Offer personal support to students as outlined in their IEPs.
• Support assessment activities under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Manage and prepare instructional materials.

Requirements

• 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.
• Specific skills required depend on the assignment, student needs, IEP, and established procedures of the supervising professional.

Qualifications for Title One Schools

• Equivalent of two years (48 semester hours) full-time education at an institution of higher education; or
• An associate’s degree; or
• Ability to pass a Utah State Office of Education approved Para-Professional Test.

Pay

$20.98 per hour (Salary Grade 7, Support Salary Table 2026-2027). Promotions result in a minimum 5% increase.

Schedule

5.9 hours per day, 9-month position.