Seminaries and Institutes Teacher Aide - Spectrum Academy, Pleasant Grove, UT

The person in this role helps youth deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel, prepares righteous educated servants of the Lord who build the Kingdom of God, and assists them to reach their divine purpose that enables them to live successful, self-reliant lives. The person in this role is responsible for assisting the Church school teacher in teaching academic subjects and church principles and doctrine to help students learn to become a future leader in their family, church, and community, become English proficient, meaningfully qualified, and lifelong learners. This position works under the direction of church school program administrator or direct line leader. The person in this role should have a strong background in teaching, learning, and working with youth. This is an entry level position.

• Work in partnership with the school leadership, faculty, and students.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Work with one or a small group of students as assigned by the teacher.
• Teach in the Savior’s way by focusing on Jesus Christ, loving those you teach, teaching by the Spirit, teaching the doctrine, and inviting diligent learning.
• Assist with the implementation of the Individual Education Plan for students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
• May assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Assist in the preparation and display of student work.
• Required to participate in regular training opportunities to improve your job performance and career development.
• Regularly work with your line leader on development and performance, maintain a professional development plan, work toward accomplishing goals, and render an account.
• Seek for, receive, and act on feedback through self-evaluations, and observations from student and leaders.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willing to gain a knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Teaching in the Savior’s Way and the Leadership Pattern.
• Basic knowledge and understanding and skills related to the principles and practices of teaching and learning.
• Basic ability to use a wide variety of skills and techniques to manage a classroom.
• Competent interpersonal communication skills—including verbal communication, active listening, body language, openness, and decision making.
• A desire to work well with youth and display genuine empathy towards individuals with a commitment to understanding their challenges.
• Basic skills in building constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of integrity, acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Exhibits humility, meekness, and purposeful collaboration with colleagues and peers.
• Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; a willingness to receive feedback and strives to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• A desire to gain a general understanding of how to support students with disabilities, which may include physical, learning, behavioral, emotional, and / or mental health challenges.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish (where applicable) clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form.
• Aligns with the direction and policies of the Church Board of Education and S&I leadership.
• Basic ability in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to use standard office equipment.
• The church schoolteacher’s aide is expected to meet the S&I conditions of employment.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job this position frequently communicates with students who have inquiries on various topics. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the classroom.