K-3 Reading Tutor & Classroom Assistant

Vallivue School District; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Unlimited sick leave

Vacation/leave allowance

Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per

Job summary

Vallivue School District is seeking an instructional aide to support teachers in K-12 settings at East Canyon Elementary. You will provide tutorial help, reinforce material, and maintain a positive learning environment under certified staff direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and organizational skills to assist with instructional activities and record-keeping. Experience in education and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• At least two years of college level coursework or an Associate's Degree in education or related field
• Previous aide or teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities
• Knowledge of subject matters and ability to instruct students at the direction of the teacher
• Knowledgeable with word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and reports
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Responsibilities

• Maintain high academic standards and expectations
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff
• Provide immediate feedback on student performance to students and to the supervising teacher
• Respond to students' questions and requests for assistance
• Observe students' work and study habits
• Observe and record students' time on task when needed
• Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
• Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher
• Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the supervising teacher
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Assist students in the library or media center
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and makeup work as assigned by the teacher
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
• Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Skills

Instructional support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Positive learning environment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in education

Two years of college coursework

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Reports

Job description

Vallivue School District is seeking an instructional aide to support teachers in K-12 settings at East Canyon Elementary. You will provide tutorial help, reinforce material, and maintain a positive learning environment under certified staff direction.

The role emphasizes collaboration, confidentiality, and organizational skills to assist with instructional activities and record-keeping. Experience in education and strong communication are valued.