Building Paraprofessional

Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1600 students from Pre-K-12 and is a free, open-enrollment public charter school. Over 92% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School, and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers’ educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep. There are many benefits to working at GCCS with some of them being: Student and Families: GCCS teachers strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers, the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are. Staff Autonomy: Teachers at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice. Coaching and Development: Staff at GCCS collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. GCCS teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches, and colleagues, and in district initiatives. All staff are aligned on working on their development over the year. Additional benefits include but are not limited to Competitive compensation and benefits, a qualifying relocation stipend upon hire, and tuition reimbursement. GCCS has also expanded our benefits around well-being and mental health. Summary: The Paraprofessional collaborates with classroom teachers to effectively plan, coordinate, and carry out instructional activities. This position provides a positive and nurturing guide for students and attends to their physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs. This position will assist the teacher in instructing children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
Committed to working with under-served students.
A Paraprofessional Associate’s Degree is required; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
Missouri State Certification in Elementary or Secondary Education.
Bilingual ability, English required and Spanish preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the urban school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with teachers in team teaching, team planning, and daily routines.
Provide group instruction to assigned children.
Understand, support, and be able to assist in implementing and communicating the curriculum with the children and their parents.
Assist in preparing and setting up daily materials.
Work cooperatively with parents and other classroom/ school volunteers and staff.
Participate in program planning committees and parent involvement activities.
Attend Professional Development sessions when required.
Implement individual and group activities to stimulate growth as outlined in the IEP.
Instruct children in the practice of daily living skills as appropriate.
Provide short-term classroom coverage when the teacher must leave the room but remains within the building.
Implement the use of technology to enhance student achievement.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design, teaching, and instruction
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; different learning styles.
Perform other related duties as assigned.