Draper - Instructor/Para Educator

American Preparatory Academy • Draper, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Elementary Directors, you will be responsible for the supervision and instruction of general education students and students with mild disabilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Energetic, enthusiastic and committed to student success
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and make necessary adjustments
• Able to work well in a teamwork environment, including participation in a coaching model for teaching
• Able to demonstrate good classroom management skills
• Earned an Associate Degree; or Earned 48 college credit hours; or Successfully completing a basic academic skills (ParaPro) exam or completion of the Project Para Modules within the first week of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and instruction to students with special needs.
• Supervise special needs students during recess and lunch.
• Provides consistent communication to the Elementary Directors regarding students.
• Responsible for teaching Math, Reading and Spelling groups based on student ability
• Clear the way for the homeroom teacher – running copies, grading homework, etc.
• Provides guidance and support to students in a positive manner.
• May act as the homeroom teacher when the homeroom teacher is unavailable
• Must work well under pressure and have the ability to diffuse temper tantrums.
• Assist with Carpool (morning and afternoon assignments may vary)
• Uphold the Character Development characteristics taught on a monthly basis
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and participation in a 401(k) match
• Up to 5 days PTO
• School and Summer breaks off
• Priority enrollment for daycare and school age children
• Professional development and alternate paths to licensure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree