Instructional Assistant - Special Ed - Moderate/Severe

South Sevier Middle School; Monroe (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

South Sevier Middle School in Monroe, Utah is hiring an Instructional Assistant - Special Ed to support teachers in delivering specialized instruction for moderate to severe needs. This role assists in implementing IEPs, supervising students, and reinforcing classroom objectives.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a teacher or administrator, adapt activities, monitor behavior, and maintain documentation while providing a safe and inclusive learning environment for all

Qualifications

• Supports instructional program for students with special needs.
• Assists in implementing IEP objectives and behavior plans.
• Maintains student progress records and prepares materials.

Responsibilities

• Adapts activities and materials under teacher guidance.
• Administers tests or assignments to support progress.
• Monitors student behavior and safety during class and non-class times.
• Assists in implementing IEP plans and individual student goals.
• Maintains instructional materials and records.
• Provides instruction in small groups or individually as needed.
• Performs other duties to support the work unit.

Skills

Student support

IEP objectives

Behavioral management

Job description

Instructional Assistant - Special Ed - Moderate/Severe

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896975

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Purpose Statement

The job of Instructional Assistant - Special Ed was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom and under the supervision of a teacher or administrator, with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make‑up work, etc., for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom. Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Documents student progress in subject areas for the purpose of planning a student’s individualized program and for conveying information to the supervising teacher.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus-loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily‑living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Successful candidate will be required to become Safety Care Certified. Training will be provided by Sevier School District.

For job details, contact Madeline Lee, Special Needs Supervisor orNolan Andersen, Director - Human Resources, at [phone].

If you need special accommodations in order to attend or participate in the selection process, please contactNolan Andersen, Human Resource Director, [phone].Sevier School District is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran or disabled status, or any other protected class. Reasonable accommodation will be made as appropriate to enable any employee or applicant for employment to safely and properly perform the job applied for as requested and as appropriate. Sevier School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Madeline Lee , Special Services & Preschool Coordinator
• Non-Location
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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