Cedar - Associate Teacher

Cedar City - Associate Teacher - 26-27 School Year

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.

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 (Para Pro or Project PARA) exam within the first week of hire.

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
• 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.

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.

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 – Not limited to the following:

• 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 *