Facilitator Fellow (Paraprofessional)

Description

PEACE Academy Charter promotes educational and cultural empowerment for its students, ensuring they master or exceed grade level content areas while fostering inclusivity through a strong focus on academics and cultural identity.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Co-teach lessons under the guidance of a Classroom Facilitator, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.
• Implement a student-centered, problem-based curriculum to support students in mastering grade level content.
• Participate in lesson planning sessions and communicate with parents and school officials.
• Organize the classroom and teaching materials, monitor lessons, minimize distractions and disruptions, and supervise students in and out of the classroom.
• Help teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.
• Perform clerical duties such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework.
• Ensure the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Track students' progress and prepare reports for parents.
• Conduct interventions with students who need additional support.
• Demonstrate a positive learning environment promoting positive student behavior using restorative practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with students.
• Engage in continuous professional development and shared learning with other professional staff.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of school colleagues, parents, community members, and others to support and implement the goals of the school.
• Attend faculty and school-related meetings.
• Supervise field experiences and other school programs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Passed the GACE in Paraprofessional (preferred).
• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school-aged students.
• Racial identity-based professional development or coursework.
• Experience with positive student behavior supports and interventions; restorative justice practices.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse groups of students, teachers, and families.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated belief in high student academic achievement and PEACE Academy's mission and vision.
• Knowledge of strong pedagogical practices for classroom organization, planning, and effective execution of instruction.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand.
• Flexibility and adaptability to in-person and virtual learning environments.
• Experience with educational software.