Student Support Aide (1:1 Paraprofessional) | Elementary School | BTWA ES

About the role

Booker T. Washington Academy Elementary School seeks a passionate and dynamic Student Support Aide to partner with an individual student and provide dedicated, one-one-one, support in an elementary school setting. This position is integral in ensuring that the student receives individualized care and support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Support: Assist the assigned student with daily classroom activities, including academic tasks, social interactions, transitions, and behavioral management.
• Implement individualized support plans and/or behavior intervention plans as outlined by the student’s support team (e.g. teachers, administration, family and members of the team's extended support staff).
• Provide one-on-one instructional and behavioral/social-emotional supports tailored to the student's unique learning needs and goals.
• Classroom Assistance: Work closely with the classroom teacher, and support staff, to assist classroom activities and adapt materials as needed to facilitate the student’s participation.
• Help manage the student's classroom behavior and reinforce positive and proactive behavior strategies.
• Communication and Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with teachers, administration, support staff, and the student’s family to provide updates on progress and address any concerns in a positive, productive and solutions-oriented manner.
• Participate in team meetings to review and adjust the student’s individualized goal and support plans, and discuss strategies for improvement.
• Documentation and Reporting: Keep accurate records of the student’s progress and behavior. Document and report any significant changes or incidents to appropriate staff members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with elementary scholars, preferably in urban or high-need environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build a positive rapport with students, parents, and staff.
• Patience, empathy, adaptability and a strong commitment to supporting the student’s individual needs.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to various instructional and/or behavioral support techniques and strategies as needed.
• Excellent verbal, written, and restorative communication skills.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional demeanor.

Mindsets We Value

The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment. Additionally, we deeply value, and are actively seeking candidates who demonstrate, the following mindsets and beliefs:

• Mission-Driven: In addition to deeply aligning and embodying the mission and values of ECS and ECP, you believe in the brilliance and promise of all students, particularly young men and young men of color, and want to be part of their success story.
• Growth-Oriented: You welcome feedback, are deeply reflective on your personal practices, and are constantly seeking to improve your craft.
• Entrepreneurial: You are flexible, solutions-focused, and energized by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.
• Collaborative: You thrive in a team-based culture and believe that collective effort drives school success.
• Commitment to Excellence: You hold yourself, and others, to the highest of standards and have a student-centric, “whatever it takes” mentality to create a learning community where all students and stakeholders can grow and thrive.

Compensation and Benefits

At Elevate Charter Schools, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on the skills and qualifications required for the role. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. The wage range for the Student Support Aide Position is $17.00 to $20.00 per hour commensurate with experience and qualification, and reflective of the responsibilities and expertise needed to succeed in this position. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Ability to move around the school building and classrooms, attend meetings, and participate in professional development activities.
• Vision: Clear vision to engage with students and stakeholders in a variety of settings and to monitor classrooms/school environments for student safety and well-being.
• Hearing: Ability to hear conversations and presentations in various settings.
• Communication: Clear speech to effectively communicate with teachers, staff, administrators, and families/caregivers.
• Occasional Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry light materials (such as books and documents), bend or reach to access files or materials, and stand for extended periods during meetings or presentations.
• Steroma: Ability to lead instruction across the school day with sustained energy and focus.