West Valley - Instructor/Para Educator
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American Preparatory Academy
West Valley City, UT, US
Summary
The instructor provides supervision and academic instruction to general education and special needs students in subjects like Math, Reading, and Spelling. They also assist with classroom administrative tasks, student supervision during transitions, and character development support.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: West Valley 2 - West Valley City, UT, Salary Range: Undisclosed, School Year: 2026 - 2027
Location: West Valley City, UT
Job Summary: 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The position includes but is not limited to the following list of representative duties:
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.
Schedule:
Typical schedule is M, T, W, F : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Th: 8:00am - 3:00 pm (hours may vary based on campus)
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
Qualifications: 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
Education Requirements:
Successful candidates must meet highly qualified status in one of three ways:
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.
APA is a public charter school district offering a rigorous classical, liberal arts education to over 3,500 students in Salt Lake County. APA’s West Valley City 2 campus, is a K-12 Title I public charter school. Approximately 75% of the students come from low-income homes and 95% of our students are on free/reduced lunch. Most students graduating from this campus are first generation in their family to attend college. Within two years, APA's afterschool programs averages 800 students a day and has over 21 afterschool programs. All of our afterschool programs (K-12) are free to all of our students. We love our motto, "We do what's best for kids!"
Founded
2010
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
West Valley City, Utah
APA is a public charter school district offering a rigorous classical, liberal arts education to over 3,500 students in Salt Lake County. APA’s West Valley City 2 campus, is a K-12 Title I public charter school. Approximately 75% of the students come from low-income homes and 95% of our students are on free/reduced lunch. Most students graduating from this campus are first generation in their family to attend college. Within two years, APA's afterschool programs averages 800 students a day and has over 21 afterschool programs. All of our afterschool programs (K-12) are free to all of our students. We love our motto, "We do what's best for kids!"
Founded
2010
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
West Valley City, Utah
