EL Paraprofessional (Part-time)

ACCEL Schools•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Principal, the EL Paraprofessional assists and supports teachers in carrying out educational programs and lessons. The role works with individual students and groups of students who are English Language Learners, providing academic, social, and behavioral support. This is a part-time, in-office position of approximately 30 hours per week at the school’s Nogales, Arizona location. The paraprofessional supports classroom instruction, helps students complete assignments and access accommodations or modifications, assists with technology and computer-based learning, and helps maintain a safe, respectful, welcoming, and inclusive school environment. The position also includes student supervision, data collection and documentation, required training, and collaboration with teachers, administrators, staff, and parents. The work takes place in a classroom or school environment and may be physically demanding. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, move as quickly as needed to respond to student needs, and physically restrain a student when necessary for safety. An Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card is required.

Requirements

Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card required.
Maturity and patience, with the ability to support students academically and emotionally.
Ability to identify situations and refer them to the Principal as needed.
Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor work quality.
Ability to adapt to changing work conditions, competing student demands, delays, and unexpected events.
Reliable attendance and punctuality; ability to follow instructions, respond to leadership direction, and accept feedback.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and bend, stoop, reach, and sit to respond to student needs.
Ability to move as quickly as needed to respond to student needs.
Willingness and ability to physically restrain a student when necessary for the student’s safety.

Responsibilities

Assist students with technology and computer-based learning programs as directed.
Work with students and teachers on academic requirements and grade-appropriate work.
Support small-group instruction and provide one-to-one academic, social-skills, and character-education support.
Assist students with projects and assignments, reinforce lessons, and help students access accommodations or modifications.
Support classroom teachers with instructional activities, small-group work, and individual student support.
Supervise students during transitions, lunch, breaks, and other non-classroom activities as assigned.
Support implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other school-wide behavior systems.
Help maintain a safe, respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for students.
Assist teachers with lesson assessments and provide academic or behavioral data collection and documentation as requested.
Participate in training necessary to meet student assignment needs, including Safe Schools or other assigned training.
Follow school safety plans, rules, and guidelines.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents to meet individual student needs.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and sensitive information.
Complete necessary paperwork.
Act as a positive role model and maintain a welcoming attitude.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational mission of the school.

Benefits

Paid time off
Retirement contributions
Optional basic life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary short-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and its network of education professionals