2026-2027 Paraprofessional

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students, equipping them with real-world readiness for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the Role

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Paraprofessional, you will assist a teacher throughout their daily classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Educate individual students (one-on-one or small group) who are on IEPs under the direction of the supervising special education teacher.
• Assist the special education teacher in the use and adaptation of a wide range of therapy techniques and equipment (when applicable).
• Participate in the implementation of the individualized rehabilitative plan for a specific student (when applicable).
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the state/parish.
• Confer and plan with teachers related to IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provide documentation.
• Work with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
• Prepare classroom materials related to IEPs or modifications/accommodations.
• Provide assistance to students with bathroom and other physical needs, as appropriate and necessary.
• Assist, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the special education pupil from transportation bus or van.
• Assist the pupil with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.

Student Management

• Contribute to the management and modification of a student's behavior within and outside the classrooms as necessary.
• Participate in restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as requested or assigned.
• Accompany the teacher and student on class trips to assist with the supervision of behavior and safety issues.
• Provide safety and security, as needed, during the transportation of the student to and from school building.

School/Community Relations

• Handle sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.
• Cooperate and share professionally with other members of the staff.

Requirements

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Commitment to company values.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and the mission of the company; supports the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Ability to work and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities.
• Displays good communication and uses common sense and a street-smart approach to student psychology.
• Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; skills in oral, written, interpersonal (active listening), negotiating, and influencing.
• Basic computer skills in the following: Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Student Information System (SIS).
• Good knowledge of company and school policies and procedures.
• Detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
• Travel within or outside of state.