Instructional Assistant Mild/Mod I PT

Jordan School District; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jordan School District is seeking two dedicated Special Education Assistants to join our team in Utah. The role focuses on instructional support, adapting lessons to align with each student’s IEP goals, and tracking progress.

Candidates should demonstrate patience, resilience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with teachers and families. Training opportunities are provided, with lane advancement possible upon completion.

Qualifications

• Must complete Basic Training (5 hours) provided by JSD Special Education Department, within one week of hire.
• Additional training through Special Education allows lane advancement to lane 4 upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support & Adaptation
• Lesson Adaptation: Modify and adapt classroom materials and lessons under the guidance of the lead teacher to align with each student's learning level and goals (IEPs).
• Goal Tracking: Help monitor and support students in reaching individualized benchmarks.
• Behavioral & Physical Care
• Behavior Management: Use behavioral plans to manage challenging behaviors.
• Daily Physical Care: Assist students with daily living activities and physical care as required.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking two dedicated and compassionate Special Education Assistants to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Support & Adaptation
• Lesson Adaptation: Modify and adapt classroom materials and lessons under the guidance of the lead teacher to align with each student's specific learning level and goals (IEPs).
• Goal Tracking: Help monitor and support students in reaching their individualized academic and developmental benchmarks.
• Behavioral & Physical Care
• Behavior Management: Utilize established behavioral plans to safely and constructively manage challenging behaviors.
• Daily Physical Care: Assist students with daily living activities and physical care needs as required.

Key Qualities of the Ideal Candidate

• Patience & Deep Empathy: An innate ability to connect with students.
• Resilience & Calmness: The ability to remain calm, steady, and supportive under pressure or during moments of high behavior.
• Strong Communication Skills: A collaborative spirit that keeps teachers, administrators, and families aligned and on the same page.

Must complete Basic Training (5 hours) provided by JSD Special Education Department. Training must be completed within one week of hire as a condition of employment.

Additional training is available through the Special Education department allowing the employee to increase to lane 4 upon completion.

Job Description

• Effective July 1, 2026
• Lane 3 Step 1 ($19.94/Hour)
• Salary Schedules