Draper - Associate Teacher - 26-27 School Year

American Preparatory Academy; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Health savings account

Paid time off

Job summary

American Preparatory Academy in Draper, UT is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position focuses on the supervision and instruction of students with mild disabilities, acting as a stepping stone towards a full teaching role.

The ideal candidate will be energetic and committed to student success, with responsibilities including supervision during lunches and recesses, as well as teaching subjects like Math and Reading.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• No teaching license required.
• Able to provide supervision and one-on-one instruction to students with special needs.
• Able to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and instruction to students with special needs.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch.
• Responsible for teaching Math, Reading, and Spelling.

Skills

Energetic and enthusiastic

Teamwork environment

Good classroom management skills

Education

Earned an Associate Degree

48 college credit hours

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Draper 2 - Draper, UT 84020

Job 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.

Highly Qualified Status

• Earned an Associate Degree
• Earned 48 college credit hours
• Successfully completing a basic academic skills (ParaPro or Project PARA) exam within the first week of hire

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and instruction to students with special needs
• Supervise special needs students during recess and lunch
• Provide 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.
• Provide 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

Qualifications & Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Anticipated Schedule

MTWF 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Th 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties
• Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day
• Prolonged periods sitting and working on computer to complete necessary paperwork
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception; accommodations can be made upon request as needed
• Specific hearing and speaking abilities that will allow for effective communication with students

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE ANTICIPATED START DATE IS AUGUST 3, 2027 - THIS IS A POSITION FOR THE 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR