Instructor
American Preparatory Academy • West Valley City, UT131d • Onsite
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West Valley - Instructor/Para Educator - 26-27 School Year
American Preparatory Academy•West Valley City, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
An Instructor works with a K–6 homeroom teacher to meet the needs of students in the homeroom classes. Instructors teach small-group math and reading, assist with student supervision, and support their homeroom teacher with other tasks throughout the school day. No teaching license or college degree is required for the instructor position. The school provides training and coaching until instructors are confident in their job duties. Instructors work 36.5 hours per week during the school year and are off during school vacations. Candidates must meet highly qualified status by earning an associate degree, completing 48 college credit hours, or passing a basic academic skills (parapro) exam within the first week of hire.
Requirements
- Be energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to student success.
- Work effectively in a teamwork environment, including participating in a coaching model for teaching.
- Demonstrate good classroom management skills.
- Meet highly qualified status through one of the following: an associate degree, 48 college credit hours, or successful completion of a basic academic skills (parapro) exam within the first week of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assist the homeroom teacher with tasks such as grading and making copies.
- Teach basic reading and math to small groups, averaging 10–15 students.
- Assist students with special education needs and accommodations.
- Monitor student behavior during lunch, recess, transitions, and assemblies.
- Keep records of grades and special education data.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
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