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.
Effective July 1, 2026
Lane 3 Step 1 ($19.94/Hour)
Salary Schedules
Established in 1905, Jordan School District opened its doors with 3,000 students, 70 teachers and 20 community schools. Located in the southwest area of Salt Lake County, Jordan School District is one of Utah’s fastest growing school systems. It provides public education today for 57,000 students living in Bluffdale, Copperton, Herriman, Riverton, South Jordan and West Jordan who attend our 68 schools. Our motto, Lead, Educate, Inspire reflects who we are and what we are about. As our next chapter unfolds, our founding principle of providing a quality education and promoting lifelong learning will guide our future.
Jordan School District will continue to lead the way in research-based curriculum and strategies. We believe education must be relevant and responsive to the ever-changing world.
How we educate our students is perhaps our greatest accomplishment. Quality teaching promotes quality learning. That is evident in our students who continually outperform their counterparts across the nation on standardized tests.
We inspire future generations one student at a time. Our strength lies in the hearts and talents of our employees. The teachers, support staff and administrators have developed a synergy that has fueled Jordan’s legacy of serving and educating students for more than a century. As students leave our system we hope they are inspired to continue learning for a lifetime.
Jordan School District is considered a state leader in public education. Our dedicated teachers, staff and administrators serve on many statewide committees and work groups to improve the quality of education for all Utah students. We earnestly strive to strengthen partnerships with businesses, increase our ability to integrate more vocational and technical choices into education, and provide world-class development options for students and staff.
