Full Time Paraprofessional, Grades K-6

About the Role

At Atlantis Charter School, our goal is to support both the academic and social-emotional needs of our students. Our behavior management policies reflect our commitment to providing a positive learning environment. The paraprofessional performs duties both individually with students and organizationally in the classroom, supporting the teacher and assisting in implementing teacher-developed instruction. The role may include working one-on-one with a child or interacting with a group of students. Part of the paraprofessional's duties will include substituting for daily teacher absences on an as-needed basis.

Atlantis Charter School is committed to recruiting, employing, training, promoting, and compensating a diverse team. We honor and celebrate your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Offers ideas and suggestions to improve the classroom environment where appropriate.
• Assists the teacher in encouraging interest, enjoyment, appreciation, and curiosity in children.
• Supports and maintains the discipline established by the teacher.
• Assists children in developing responsibility for their own behavior.
• Helps children develop confidence and competence in all areas of the curriculum.
• Discusses children’s needs and reactions with the teacher and alerts the teacher to any specific issues related to an individual student.
• Assists children in the development of speaking, writing, and listening skills.
• Assists as directed by the teacher in maintaining students with special needs in an inclusion setting.
• Respects the confidentiality of the teacher, students, and parents.
• Maintains a working knowledge of school routines, emergency procedures, and school discipline policy.
• Provides instructional classroom coverage during emergencies or when the teacher is absent.
• Monitors and directs students in hallways, cafeteria during lunch, and playground/classroom during recess to ensure safety and appropriate behavior according to ACS standards.
• Performs clerical duties such as preparing lesson materials, maintaining supplies inventory, sending faxes, operating office equipment, and answering the telephone as needed.
• Covers any other assignments as requested by the Principal or supervising teacher.

Requirements

• 48 college credits, ParaPro Assessment, or WorkKeys certificate required.
• Previous experience working in an education setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to relate well to others.

Additional Requirements

• Attends professional development and staff meetings on scheduled days.
• Follows school-wide classroom protocols and school rituals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Cultural Standards

• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with all members of the school community.
• Interacts professionally with a diverse range of constituents.
• Maintains an attendance record that meets or exceeds ACS policy standards.
• Takes responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks, projects, and duties while maintaining a professional manner.
• Makes efficient use of time by organizing and prioritizing work.
• Presents a professional appearance by adhering to the ACS dress code.
• Actively engages in job/career growth by attending in-service programs, professional development, educational courses, and seminars.
• Actively listens and responds in a respectful, non-confrontational manner to the opinions of others.
• Fosters a positive attitude in the workplace.
• Maintains and respects strict confidentiality of any sensitive information related to Atlantis Charter School, its faculty, staff, and students.

Reports to: Principal and receives direction from the supervising teacher.