Draper - Instructor/Para Educator

American Preparatory Academy; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Up to 5 days PTO

School and summer breaks off

Daycare enrollment importance

Job summary

American Preparatory Academy in Draper, UT is seeking an Educational Assistant under the supervision of Elementary Directors to supervise and instruct general education students and students with mild disabilities.

You will support teachers in Math, Reading and Spelling groups, assist with classroom activities, run copies and help with carpool and lunch supervision. This role runs on a typical school-day schedule with potential campus variations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Teamwork

Classroom management

Education

Associate Degree

48 college credits

ParaPro exam/Project Para

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Draper 2 - Draper, UT 84020, School Year: 2026 - 2027 Location: Draper

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;
• Earned 48 college credit hours;
• Successfully completing a basic academic skills (ParaPro) exam or completion of the Project Para Modules within the first week of hire.