West Valley - Associate Teacher - 26-27 School Year

Job Summary: 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 (ParaPro or Project PARA) exam within the first week of hire. 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 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.