Salem - Associate Teacher - 26-27 School Year

Job DetailsJob Location

• Salem -
• Salem,
• UT 84653Job
• Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Elementary Directors, you will be responsible for the supervision and one-on-one instruction of students with mild disabilities. This position is designed to be a stepping stone into a teaching role. It allows individuals who are interested in a teaching career to start on their path to licensure and teaching. 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 or Project PARA) exam within the first week of hire.

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 Aide in the gathering and evaluating of student data May be asked to express concerns and opinions in regard to student success and behavior May be asked to attend parent teacher conferences on a case-by-case basis May assist or lead in teaching homeroom subjects (including history, science, grammar, logic, etc.) 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. QualificationsSkills: Energetic, enthusiastic and committed to student success No license required Able to work well in a teamwork environment, including participation in a coaching model for teaching Able to demonstrate good classroom management skills Interactions with Others Interacts positively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other school personnel. Provides encouragement and enthusiasm in daily interactions with colleagues, students and families. Adheres to the school communication policy of taking concerns or questions to the person most able to address them, according to the staff manual. Exhibits good character including honesty, assuming goodwill, positivity, diligence, and humility - quickly acknowledging errors and making appropriate amends. Time & Effort Certification (TEC) Each pay period, the Special Education Teacher will be required to certify that the hours for which they will be compensated were spent conducting allowable activities supporting special education students. If the Special Education Teacher is asked to spend time working outside of special education during any pay period, they must notify their supervisor so the TEC and payroll funding can be adjusted.