SpEd Classroom Teaching Aide

Overview

Under the supervision of the Special Education department, this position will provide instruction to small groups of children with learning disabilities and/or work one-on-one with individual students. Learning disabilities may include emotional and behavioral disorders, communication issues, challenges, and physical disabilities.

 

The primary work of a Special Education Aide is to make sure that he or she follows a pre-planned course of action to meet special education objectives. As part of your work, you will use a variety of methods within the classroom to interact with students on various levels.

 

Depending on their work and specific duties, may work with students who have physical or mental limitations

 

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug test

Responsibilities

• Assist Special Education teacher in developing classroom curriculum based on individual students’ needs
• Provide support in imparting specialized education based on lesson plans
• Perform specialized tasks to achieve instructional and behavioral objectives
• Assist special education teacher with behavior modification procedures
• Help students with their mobility need and ensure the provision of a safe classroom environment
• Provide instructions based on lesson plans and assist individual students in comprehending concepts
• Monitor students during activities and downtime and intervene in case of adverse activities
• Adapt to classroom activities and assignments to serve the purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives
• Communicate with students to determine their needs and ensure that they are fulfilled properly
• Assist lead teacher in developing and adapting conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least one year of relevant experience in an educational or childcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in education or related field preferred
• Some understanding of working with people with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities is desirable
• Ideally this is a 6 hour per day position and it would not allow you to come and go to classes; however, candidates with exceptional qualifications and a workable schedule may be considered. If you are in school please submit your fall schedule with your application. The hours for this position are roughly 8:30 am-3:00 pm and beginning as soon as possible.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong collaboration skills; able to work well with a team
• Effective multitasker; can prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

Class Schedule if applicable to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application under "Other Documents"

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$14.25 per hour

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

College/Department Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provide students with real-world service and research opportunities. 

 

The mission of the Edith Bowen Laboratory School at Utah State University is to ensure high levels of learning for all elementary students, by providing a positive and engaging learning environment using effective evidence-based practice; to mentor pre-service teachers through instruction and classroom-based experiences; and to review, conduct, implement, and disseminate educational research.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excelle