Cedar City - Assistant Special Education Teacher - 26-27 School Year

American Preparatory Academy; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

American Preparatory Academy in Cedar City, UT is seeking an Assistant Special Education Teacher. You will supervise and provide one-on-one instruction to students with mild disabilities under the direction of Directors.

This role includes ensuring daily support and maintaining open communication with the leadership team. Responsibilities include supervising students at lunch, guiding and supporting learners positively, and possibly teaching small groups as needed.

Qualifications

• Must work well under pressure and diffuse emotional situations.
• Experience in Special Education is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and one-on-one instruction to students with mild disabilities.
• Supervise students with special needs during lunch.
• Communicate with Directors regarding students.
• Guide and support students positively.
• May teach small groups of students.

Skills

Under pressure

Special Education experience

Education

Associate degree

48 college credits

Parapro exam eligibility

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cedar City - Cedar City, UT 84721

Job Summary

An Assistant Special Education Teacher, under the direction and supervision of the Directors, will be responsible for the supervision and one-on-one instruction of students with mild disabilities.

Duties/Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Provides supervision and instruction to students with special needs
• Supervise students with special needs during lunch
• Provide consistent communication to the Directors regarding students
• Provide guidance and support to students in a positive manner
• May be required to teach small groups of students

QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:

• Must work well under pressure and have the ability to diffuse highly emotional situations
• Experience in Special Education is desired but not required

Education/Experience:

• 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

Opportunities to move into other positions in the school and in the special education department.

Salary:

$16.00 per hour