Student Support Assistant (SPED)- 750

Horizonte Instruction Center; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizonte Instruction Center in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Student Support Assistant (SPED) to work 0.7375 FTE with SCORE program students. Starting wage is $17.50 per hour, up to 29.5 hours weekly, with 1:1 support and clerical duties in SPED settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with IEP goals, health-related procedures, and student supervision. Requires fingerprinting, background check, and health/safety training; part-time status.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent and successful background check.
• Experience in classroom settings and incident handling is valued.
• First Aid, Safety Care, and health services training preferred.
• Ability to use basic office tools and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist SPED students with IEP goals, supervision, and self-care tasks.
• Implement health procedures and support daily living activities.
• Move, transfer, and position students safely; monitor interactions.
• Maintain records, collect data, and prepare instructional materials.
• Communicate with staff while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Attend meetings and adapt to changing priorities as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal communication

Basic math abilities

English proficiency

Record-keeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

First Aid Certification

Safety Care Training

Annual Health Services Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Student Support Assistant (SPED)- 750

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Job Details

Job ID: 5975675
Application Deadline: Nov 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Details

Work Calendar: Hourly

FTE: 0.7375 (Up to 29.5 Hours per Week)

Contract Status: Non-Contract

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Reports To: Administrative Designee

Starting Wage: $17.50 hourly

Salary Schedule/Lane: 86/J

Benefits: Not Eligible

Anticipated Start Date:11/16/2026

Priority Screen Date:11/03/2026

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Positions Available: 2

This position will be 1:1 with the SCORE program.

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

These are examples of skills and experience that the best qualified candidates may have. Not having one or all of them does not disqualify any candidate from consideration.

• Experience working with students or children
• Experience in a K-12specialeducation 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 (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

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Student Support Assistant (SPED) Physical Demands Form

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.

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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 age, 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/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, [phone] You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, [phone]

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 406 E 100 S
• Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]