Elementary Teaching Assistant / Paraprofessional (French) - Part Time

AXIS International Academy•Fort Collins, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

AXIS is seeking a hard-working, flexible paraprofessional whose primary purpose is to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes. Paraprofessionals at AXIS are school-based instructional staff assigned by the school to meet student needs—not assigned exclusively to individual teachers or certain content/grades. They are a valuable but limited resource, deployed where they can have the greatest impact on student engagement, intervention support, and behavioral consistency. For the 26-27 School Year, this paraprofessional position supports a morning 1st grade French Immersion classroom and elementary schoolwide lunch duties. Hours are 7:30–12:30 (may have some flexibility).

Requirements

Associates or equivalent
Advanced English language proficiency
French language proficiency (intermediate-high level or above)

Nice To Haves

Native-level French proficiency preferred
Experience working with students in a school setting
Experience at the elementary school level
Bachelors degree preferred

Responsibilities

Implement behavior plans and provide consistent support for students with identified needs, may include students with 504 Plans, IEPs, or MTSS plans.
Use schoolwide PBIS/MTSS-aligned strategies and active supervision to prompt, redirect, and reinforce expectations during whole/small group instruction, transitions, and time in non-classroom settings (recess, lunch, pick up, drop off, etc.).
Support regulation strategies and maintain a calm, positive learning environment.
Reinforce teacher-led instruction.
Increase student engagement and participation; provide checks for understanding.
Lead and run WIN (What I Need) intervention groups.
Support small group instruction and reteaching; provide individualized support to students with varying learning needs, may include students with 504 Plans, IEPs, or MTSS plans.
Support administration of assessments and help monitor student progress.
Provide observational data to teachers and grade level and MTSS teams.
Support transitions, arrival, lunch, recess, and duty coverage.
Assist with classroom flow to maximize instructional time.
Flex across classrooms as needed/assigned to meet student needs.
When a teacher is absent, the para may step into the lead role as appropriate; a substitute may be assigned to support based on classroom needs.
Assist with preparing classroom materials and light organizational tasks as time allows.
Attend work and arrive in a timely manner; attend appropriate staff meetings, training, and/or school events.
Perform any additional duties as assigned, which are consistent with the effective and orderly operation of this position and the school’s educational goals.
Take initiative in supporting students and teacher and communicate observations and needs to teachers.
Be flexible and responsive to schoolwide priorities.
Align on behavior expectations and instructional strategies with classroom teachers and MTSS teachers.