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Draper - Instructor/Para Educator
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$39,401 / year median in Utah
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Draper
•Instructor/Para Educator Hot Job Draper 2
•Draper, UT 84020
Apply Apply Description 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; 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. Share job details to
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance