What are the responsibilities and job description for the West Valley - Instructor/Para Educator position at American Preparatory Academy?
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.