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🚨FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION 🚨 8-21-2026

Pacific Heritage Academy is seeking a qualified individual for the following position:

Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional

Pacific Heritage Academy
Position: Special Education Paraprofessional
Employment Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, during school hours
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Overview

Pacific Heritage Academy is seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team. This position works closely with special education teachers and general education staff to support students with disabilities in accessing instruction, developing independence, and successfully participating in the school environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, is patient and flexible, and is committed to helping every student feel supported and successful.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and small-group support to students receiving special education services.
Assist students with academic tasks in reading, writing, math, and other content areas.
Support students in general education and special education classroom settings.
Follow teacher-developed instructional plans, accommodations, modifications, and behavior-support strategies.

Help students develop independence, organization, communication, social, and functional skills.
Provide prompting, redirection, and positive reinforcement as directed by the special education teacher.
Collect and record student data as requested for IEP goals and progress monitoring.
Assist with classroom organization, instructional materials, and adapted learning activities.
Support safe transitions between classrooms and other school environments.
Maintain student confidentiality and follow all school policies regarding student information.
Collaborate professionally with teachers, administrators, related-service providers, and other school staff.
Perform other student-support duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with children with a variety of learning and support needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of an educational team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries with students and families.
Ability to meet applicable school, state, and federal employment requirements.
Preferred:

Previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, special education, or related setting.
Experience supporting students with disabilities.
Knowledge of positive behavior supports and classroom management strategies.
Paraeducator training or related education is a plus; however, we welcome candidates who are eager to learn.
What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

Patient, compassionate, and encouraging.
Reliable and consistent.
Flexible and willing to learn.
Comfortable working with students with varying academic, behavioral, communication, and functional needs.
Able to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Committed to helping students become increasingly independent.
Why Join Pacific Heritage Academy?

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students while working a part-time schedule that follows the school day and school calendar. You will work alongside a supportive educational team and receive guidance from experienced special education professionals.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and brief statement of interest to Pacific Heritage Academy.

Indeed Job Posting:
https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b53cd76100e96f98

Come join our team and help our students learn, grow, and succeed!

Pacific Heritage Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination and in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.

🎉 Congratulations to Our Scholarship Recipients! 🎉

We are excited to announce our 3 winners of the “Character Never Goes Out of Style” Scholarship! 👕✨

This scholarship helps support our students by providing each winner with 5 FREE school uniform T-shirts!

Depending on their grade level, students were asked to complete a writing prompt and share what good character means to them.

A huge THANK YOU to all of the students who took the time to participate and submit an application. We loved seeing your hard work and thoughtful responses!

👏 Congratulations to our three winners! We are so proud of you!

Remember: Character Never Goes Out of Style! 💙

✏️ Submit an Application!! 📄
🟢OPEN TO ALL GRADE LEVELS🟢
Ends next week Tuesday. 🤙🏾

🚨 FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION 🚨 (07-15-2026)

Pacific Heritage Academy is seeing a qualified individual for the following position:

Position: Elementary Teacher

Job description:
�We are seeking a dedicated Elementary School Teacher to join our team at our Salt Lake City based Charter school. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and a strong commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students.

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:

The Teacher will fulfill the following responsibilities:
Instruction:

* Prepare for and teach all scheduled classes as determined by the daily school schedule and the Director and/or Head of School.
* Participate in Tiered I, II, III interventions
* Implement LEA chosen curriculum based on Utah State Standards
* Submit weekly / daily lesson plans including learning targets

Curriculum:

* Ensure that standards, curriculum, instructional practices, and assessments, are aligned to support the school mission and goals.
* Utilize the adopted curricula for reading, writing, and math as the primary structure for teaching those subjects.

Assessment:

* Regularly track, document, and communicate student performance/achievement.
* Administer diagnostic assessments to identify specific areas of students’ need (i.e. literacy remediation, recovery and intervention.) Designate targeted goals and objectives for student improvement in specified areas of need.
* Follow and implement Assessment expectations according to the Assessment Calendar
* Complete quarterly report cards as determined by the annual school calendar and in accordance with the template used by the school.

Communication:

* Be proactive in communicating with parents individually via meeting, phone, or email.
* Develop and update a mode of communication, as agreed upon by the Director. This could include Remind, CANVAS, email, text, or phone call.
* Support the messaging, vision, and marketing of PHA within the community, country, and world.

Professionalism:

* Reflect upon your performance as a teacher using the teacher evaluation rubric (Utah State Standards).
* Be punctual and diligent about fulfilling yard duty and other time-sensitive obligations.
* Identify and regularly participate in professional development opportunities that promote self-efficacy and the development of one’s skill set.
* Exhibit positivity about the School, Faculty, Staff, Parents and Students.
* Devote a reasonable amount of time to understanding internal processes and procedures. Abide by PHA’s internal procedures including but not limited to finance, transportation, HR, admissions, marketing, fundraising, etc.
* Actively Attend/Support/Plan various activities including: Faculty/Staff Meetings, participate in school-wide events including but not limited to: Heritage Days, Back to School Nights, Parent Action Counsel, Student led conferences, Celebration of Learning, Graduation, Internal and External Professional Development, etc.
* Adhere to the Teacher Code of Conduct.
* Devote a reasonable amount of time to completing additional duties as assigned by the Director or designee, including but not limited to leading at least one After School Club and an additional duty (i.e. committee membership, program leadership, etc.)
* Implement PHA’s Character Ed program with integrity.
* Agree to and abide by the expectations outlined in the Pacific Heritage Academy Employee Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications Required to Perform
Essential Job Functions:

* EXISTING Certification / Utah Educators License/APPEL or related REQUIRED
* Teaching experience and/or related professional experience.
* Must be able to present Common Core-based curriculum.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work well with a team and independently.
* Evidence of professional development in educational topics.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers and equipment for children, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

To apply:
Submit resume, application and cover letter online or to: [email protected]

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🌟 Aloha Pacific Heritage Academy ‘Ohana! 🌟

One month from today — it’s time to mark your calendars! 🎉

We’re kicking off the new school year with our Back to School Night!

🗓️ Friday, August 7th
🕕 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Come connect with teachers, explore classrooms, meet fellow families, and get ready for an amazing year ahead!

Ready. Set. Learn! ✨

📍 Pacific Heritage Academy
🔗 www.phlearning.org

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday America!🇺🇸✨

On this historic day, we celebrate the bold and timeless words that changed the world forever:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

Two hundred and fifty years ago, brave patriots declared that freedom was not a gift from government, but a God-given right belonging to every human being. That simple yet revolutionary idea continues to inspire millions around the globe.

Today, we honor the courage of those who signed the Declaration, the sacrifices of those who defended it, and the enduring promise of liberty and opportunity it represents.

May this Semiquincentennial fill your heart with pride, gratitude, and hope. Wishing every American — and all who cherish freedom — a joyful, peaceful, and meaningful Fourth of July. Let us continue building a more perfect union, one where life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness remain guiding lights for generations to come.

**God Bless America!** ❤️🤍💙

- Pacific Heritage Academy Team