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West Valley - Instructor/Para Educator - 26-27 School Year

American Preparatory Academy·West Valley City, Utah

Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The instructor supports a K-6 homeroom teacher by teaching small math and reading groups and assisting with administrative tasks. They are also responsible for monitoring student behavior during lunch, recess, and transitions.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • West
  • Valley 1 -
  • West
  • Valley
  • City,
  • UT 84119Job
  • Summary: A classroom instructor works with a K-6 homeroom teacher to meet the needs of the students in the homeroom classes. Instructors also teach math and reading groups, help supervise lunch and recess, and help their homeroom teacher with other important tasks that need to be done throughout the school day.
  • Duties/Responsibilities: Assist homeroom teacher (grading, making copies, etc.) Teach basic reading and math groups to small groups (average of 10-15 students) Assist students with special education needs and accommodations Monitor lunch, recess, transitions and assembly behavior Keep record of grades and special education data
  • QualificationsRequired
  • Skills/Abilities:
  • Successful candidates will be: 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 A college degree is not necessary for an instructor position, and we will train and coach instructors until they are confident in their job duties. Instructors work 36.5 hours a week and only work during the school year (off during school vacations). Successful candidates must meet highly qualified status in one of three ways: Earned an Associates Degree; or Earned 48 college credit hours; or Successfully completing a basic academic skills (parapro) exam within the first week of hire.
  • Job
  • Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance will be offered.

Requirements

Candidates must be energetic and committed to student success, with no teaching license required. To meet highly qualified status, applicants need an Associate's degree, 48 college credits, or to pass a paraprofessional exam.

  • associate degree
  • Teamwork
  • Student Supervision
  • Classroom Management
  • Grading
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Special Education Support

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
West Valley City, Utah
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

American Preparatory Academy

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...

Salary listed on 6 jobs
IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeEducational
Size501-1,000 employees
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