Paraprofessional- Elementary

About the role

Reports to the Principal
10-Month Position
Since our inception in 2005, Algiers Charter has proudly served as a staple in the educational community. From our very first day, we operated with the belief that all students can achieve educational success. As we transition to a two-school organization, our commitment to excellence and student achievement has never been stronger. We are forging a strategic path forward to build upon our growth and we are seeking dynamic educational leaders with a proven track record of success to help take our organization to the next level.

Position Description & Expectations

• Actively monitor students during all duties which include, but not limited to bus, morning, lunch, dismissal and class transitions.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• After initial instruction by teacher, provides one-on-one and group instruction.
• Aid the classroom teacher with modifying or adapting instruction for students with disabilities.
• Aid the teacher with accurate classroom record keeping (attendance, tardiness, gradebook).
• Provide one-on-one assistance to students as needed.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work with students as set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Aid with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Maintain the same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
• Evaluate student progress on work assignments and share with the teacher.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Maintain professionalism at all times.
• Be proactive in dealing with behavioral issues and adhere to school discipline policies for infractions.
• Aid the teacher with keeping accurate records of students assigned to behavior modification/intervention plans.
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• You must meet one of the following requirements:
• Pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment
• Have two years of full-time study (48 semester credit hours) from an accredited institution with a total of 15 hours of general education course requirements shall include English/Composition (3 hours), English/Reading (6 hours), and Mathematics (6 hours)
• Have an Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited institution