Student Support Assistant SPED

Salt Lake City School District; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 39,950,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake City School District is seeking a Student Support Assistant -- Special Education to assist teachers in supervising and implementing IEP goals for students requiring support with self-sufficiency, mobility, and daily living activities.

The role includes one-on-one support, health-related procedures for medically fragile students, clerical tasks, and collaboration with staff to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Safety Care Training completed.
• Annual Health Services Training completed.
• Understand IEP concepts for Special Education

Responsibilities

• Assist SPED students with daily living activities and self-care per IEP goals.
• Provide one-on-one support and supervision in classrooms, bus, and community settings.
• Complete Safety Care Training and follow health-related procedures.
• Record data on student progress and behavioral skills per teacher guidance.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with staff and families.

Skills

Student support

English language

Patience

Communication

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid Certificate

Safety Care Training

Annual Health Services Training

IEP knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)
• Contract Status: Non-Contract
• FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
• Reports To: Administrative Designee

Multiple Positions Available Across District

• Starting Wage: $17.50 hourly
• Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/J
• Benefits: Not Eligible
• Anticipated Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Priority Screen Date: 09/08/2026

JOB SUMMARY

*The Student Support Assistant -- Special Education provides assistance to the Special Education Teachers with supervision and programming of Special Education students with IEP goals and objectives related to self-sufficiency, provides one-on-one support including (1) minimal independence, (2) physical mobility, and (3) areas necessary for community living and for stable relationships with peers and adults; performs clerical tasks and implements health-related procedures for medically fragile students, in support of the instructional process. This might include toileting, feeding, and dressing students; as needed, roll, push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 30 pounds.*

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.* Additional minimum required qualifications for this position are:
• High school diploma or a 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
• Ability to administer first aid
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with students or children
• Experience in a K-12 special education or public employment environment
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & 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
• Implement, under teacher's supervision, specialized health care procedures and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g., suctioning of tracheotomy, blood glucose testing, co ostomy 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
• EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
• WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Student Support Assistant (SPED) Physical Demands Form

(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

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services -- Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call 801-578-8340.

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of a
ge, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/T