Job Type
Full-time
Description
Title : Instructional Paraprofessional
Position Description : The Instructional Paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers with in-person instruction, organization, and management strategies. The Instructional Paraprofessional is responsible for reinforcing strategies that support curriculum by performing a variety of duties associated with the supervision of students as they are involved in various school activities. Specific assignments will vary from program to program depending on the job assignment; duties may include small group instruction in academic areas, lunchroom supervision, noon recreation / recess supervision, in-school suspension, and / or playground monitoring.
Reports to : Principals
Network Support : Academic Team
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
The Kindezi School Instructional Para supports the ongoing maintenance of a positive, safe, and productive school environment by engaging as needed in the building in the following capacities.
Academic and Social-Emotional Support
- Collaborate with general education and / or special education teachers at assigned grade level(s) or classroom to plan for and provide small group or individualized academic interventions to lower elementary students in accordance with interventions from the RTI / 504 Coordinator and / or the supervising teacher's lesson plans;
- Provide small group and / or individualized instruction to students in accordance with the prescribed phonics program;
- Administer benchmark assessments to determine student growth;
- Collect progress monitoring and SST data for assigned students, under the supervision of the student's general education teacher or the SST Coordinator.
- Provide interventions at all tiers to support with MTSS
- Assist teachers with classroom organization, management and instructional strategies.
- Assist teachers with the preparation of instructional materials (student copies, boards, wall materials) as it relates to daily lesson plan
- Forms positive relationships and provides behavioral support to build socio-emotional skills
Professionalism, Communication, and Collaboration
Support and manage dismissal, meals, and other school functions that require student supervisionWork collaboratively with school staff to support student holistic growthForm positive relationships with geniusesKEY ATTRIBUTES :
Values that align with the Kindezi core values and goalsDemonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of studentsDedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindsetHigh academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.Strong communication skills and follow-throughCollaborative team memberExceptional communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to others, build consensus and resolve conflictsDemonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment.QUALIFICATIONS :
Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United StatesAn Associate's Degree or higher in any subject completed at an accredited institution. OR Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or more) earned at an accredited college or university. OR A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and passing scores on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test.COMPENSATION / BENEFITS :
Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools' Salary scheduleTeacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, vacation, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.JOB CLASSIFICATION :
Work Days : 202Salaried, Full-Time, ExemptRequirements
KEY ATTRIBUTES :
Values that align with the Kindezi core values and goalsDemonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of studentsDedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindsetHigh academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.Strong communication skills and follow-throughCollaborative team memberExceptional communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to others, build consensus and resolve conflictsDemonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment.QUALIFICATIONS :
Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United StatesAn Associate's Degree or higher in any subject completed at an accredited institution. OR Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or more) earned at an accredited college or university. OR A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and passing scores on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test.Salary Description
35,000.00
