Constellation Schools - Paraprofessional (Cleveland)

About the role

Under general supervision of the Principal, the Instructional Paraprofessional performs a variety of duties, including providing specialized educational assistance, assisting and supporting the teacher in carrying out the objectives of the educational programs and lessons. The Instructional Paraprofessional may work with individual students or a group of students with special needs, assisting the teacher with instructional responsibilities to ensure compliance with pertinent State of Ohio and Federal educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist student(s) in working with technology and computer-based learning programs as directed.
• Work with student(s) and teacher(s) on academic requirements and grade-appropriate work.
• Work with small groups of students, assist with small group instruction.
• Able and willing to accept assignments relative to student safety which may include restraining a student.
• Participate in identified training as necessary to meet the needs of the student assignment.
• May assist with lifting student, bathrooming and/or personal assistance depending upon the student's needs.
• Follow all safety plans, rules, and guidelines of the school.
• Work with student one-to-one with regard to academics, social skills, and character education.
• Assist the teacher in lesson assessments and with projects and assignments.
• Act as a good role model for all students and maintain a welcoming attitude to create a positive educational environment.
• Complete all necessary training, Safe Schools training, or other assigned training.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, staff, and parents.
• Complete necessary paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Educational aide or educator licensure required (ESEA Qualified).
• 1–2 years' experience preferred with students with special needs.
• Maturity and patience required.
• Able to support students academically and emotionally in order to foster the learning process.
• Able to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing student demands, and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction, and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, reach, sit, and move quickly to respond to the needs of assigned student(s).
• Able to restrain a student if/when necessary for the safety of the student.

Work Environment

While performing these duties of this job, the employee is in a classroom setting or school environment.

Physical Demands

This position may be physically demanding at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must be willing and able to physically restrain a child if/when needed.

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position is $15.00/hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals