Special Education Teacher Aide

Uintah School District; Utah; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Uintah School District is looking for a part-time Special Education Teacher Aide at Uintah High School. Ideal candidates will provide instructional support to special education teachers and assist students with daily living and social skills. Responsibilities include helping with behavior management and supervising students during mainstream classes.

A high school diploma is required, along with experience working with children at risk. Applications are preferred to be complete with transcripts and letters of recommendation.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Assist in teaching daily living and self-help skills.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the special education teacher.
• Assist students with personal hygiene and feeding.
• Supervise and assist students during mainstream classes.

Skills

Instructional support to special education teacher

Social skills assistance

Basic reading and math skills tutoring

Behavior management

Experience with at-risk children

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or 48 semester hours of college credit

Job description

PT SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AIDE (4) POSITIONS ~ UINTAH HIGH SCHOOL

Position Type: Support Staff/ Middle/Secondary SpEd Aide - PT Voucher

Date Posted: 6/17/2026

Location: Uintah High School

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

District Expectations for Special Education Aides

• Provides instructional support to special education teacher;
• Assists in teaching daily living skills, social skills, leisure-time activity skills, specific self-help skills, community access and mobility skills;
• Ability to lift 45 pounds;
• Encourages and reinforces students, building self-image and helping them to be responsible;
• Assists the teacher with student behavior management;
• Provides instruction to students, under direction of special education teacher;
• Assists teacher with clerical duties;
• Accompanies students to mainstream classes, supervising and assisting during class and times between classes;
• Assists students with feeding, personal hygiene, toileting, diapering, changing clothes, etc. can require the lifting, positioning and carrying of students;
• Assists students with group and club participation during school hours;
• Assists in planning and supervising field trips and other off-campus activities;
• Follow teacher's program when working with students;
• Consistently follow behavior system and classroom management program;
• Tutor students in small groups with basic reading and math skills;
• Maintain positive working relationships with students and staff;
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Associate Degree, 48 semester hours of college credit or must have passed the Para-Pro Test or be willing to take and pass the Para-Pro Test immediately upon hire;
• Successful experience working with children at risk;
• Successful experience as an at-risk teaching assistant.

Your application will be complete when you attach the following with your online application:

• Copies of college transcript(s) if available;
• A minimum of three letters of recommendation, including at least one from a direct supervisor (does not have to be a current supervisor), which address candidate's skills at working effectively with students, parents, staff and community members.

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERRED CONSIDERATION

Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled

Salary: As per district salary schedule

Beginning: 2026/2027 school year