West Valley - Instructor/Para Educator

School Year: 2026 - 2027 

Location: West Valley City, UT

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.