1:1 SPED Support Aide (Part-Time)

Glendale Middle School; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Glendale Middle School in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a part-time Student Support Assistant (SPED) to support special education students with IEP goals under supervision. The role involves 1:1 support, health procedures, assistive care, and clerical tasks to aid instructional processes.

Starting wage is $17.50 per hour, with a 0.7375 FTE (up to 29.5 hours per week). This non-contract, non-exempt position reports to Administrative Designee and starts 10/05/2026; deadline 10/16/2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Knowledgeable of age-appropriate activities, and stages of child development; classroom management techniques, and development of effective lesson plans.
• Hold or obtain First Aid Certificate
• Complete Safety Care Training
• Attend Annual Health Services Training
• Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Speak, read, write, analyze, understand, and follow written and verbal communication in English including grammar and punctuation; listen to, and understand information and ideas presented verbally or in writing
• Consistently maintained composure and patience in challenging situations
• Ability to use basic office equipment (e.g., phone, copier, scanner and fax machines etc.) and Microsoft Office
• Understand IEP concepts for Special Education Learning

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students working on objectives related to gaining personal care independence, provide appropriate care and support (e.g., toileting, diapering, feeding, catheterizations, urinals, preparing special dietary foods, etc.) to develop student's daily living activities and behavioral skills
• Complete Safety Care Training
• Implement, under teacher's supervision, student programs for student self-care related to student Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives (e.g., personal hygiene, impulse control, basic communication, stable relationships as shown by interaction with peers and adults, muscular control, toileting, feeding and eating, dressing, etc.) to help student gain minimal independence, improve the student's physical mobility, and improve students' life skills necessary for community living
• Implement, under teacher's supervision, specialized health care procedures and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g., suctioning of tracheotomy, blood glucose testing, colostomy care, respiratory assistance, etc.)
• Provide support helping get kids off the bus
• Move students to reposition them and transfer them to and from wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, etc.
• Provide one-on-one support. Monitor individual and small groups of special education students (e.g., field trips, classroom, bus, playground, lunchroom, etc.) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment. Operate physical education equipment and playground activities using standardized methods
• Collect student data under guidance of teacher (e.g., examples of desired and undesired behaviors, students' skills regarding behavioral skills, daily living skills, and skills for community living, etc.) to monitor student's progress on their IEP goals
• Perform record-keeping and clerical functions, and maintain accurate records (e.g., displays, bulletin board, copying, instructional materials, crafts, collecting & grading papers, etc.) to support the teacher in preparing records, classroom materials, and classroom displays
• Prepare written and audio-visual materials following prescribed formats (e.g., daily log, recording observations, lesson materials, etc.) to convey information to and about the students
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders. Responds to inquiries from staff (e.g., administrators, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Classroom Teachers, etc.)
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars, as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions. Read a variety of manuals and present information to others
• Work under limited supervision, utilizing time-management and prioritization strategies, accurately processing detailed information, and meeting deadlines. Identify issues and create action plans for problem-solving. Adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required
• Support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to perform the duties of the position effectively
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Skills

English language proficiency

Patience and composure

Communication skills

Basic math

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Glendale Middle School in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a part-time Student Support Assistant (SPED) to support special education students with IEP goals under supervision. The role involves 1:1 support, health procedures, assistive care, and clerical tasks to aid instructional processes.

Starting wage is $17.50 per hour, with a 0.7375 FTE (up to 29.5 hours per week). This non-contract, non-exempt position reports to Administrative Designee and starts 10/05/2026; deadline 10/16/2026.