AXL Academy - Floater Paraprofessional

AXL Academy•Aurora, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Floater Paraprofessional provides flexible, school-wide support through guest teaching, student supervision, and classroom assistance based on daily staffing needs. The role serves as a substitute teacher when needed and provides coverage during lunch, recess, fieldwork, and throughout the school building. The position supports AXL Academy’s culture, safety, and instructional goals through collaborative engagement with students and staff. The Floater Paraprofessional follows lesson plans and instructional routines, supports academic interventions and classroom management, and assists with small-group instruction, student redirection, and hands-on learning. The role also supervises students during school-day transitions and activities, collaborates with school staff, and adapts to changing assignments and schedules. The position is in person on requested days when school is in session, including professional development days, student-led conferences, and school events. It observes scheduled school breaks and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to follow instructional plans and adapt to multiple grade levels and environments.
Willingness to work across different roles depending on school needs.
Commitment to equity, inclusiveness, and school-wide professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in educational or youth settings.
Bilingual or multilingual skills.
Familiarity with restorative practices and classroom management strategies.
Proficiency with Google Suite, Chromebooks, or educational technology tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as a guest teacher across grade levels and content areas when classroom staff are absent.
Follow lesson plans and instructional routines to ensure continuity of learning.
Support academic interventions, classroom management, behavior support, small-group instruction, student redirection, and hands-on learning as directed.
Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, and passing periods.
Monitor hallways and bathrooms to support safety, behavior expectations, and transitions.
Support fieldwork trips by engaging with students and collaborating with classroom teachers.
Maintain a visible presence in student-facing spaces throughout the school day.
Communicate with the Principal about daily assignments and schedule updates.
Work with Crew Culture Leaders and instructional teams to implement classroom strategies and student behavior plans.
Engage respectfully and professionally with students, staff, and families.
Adapt to changing responsibilities and schedules with flexibility and a student-centered mindset.
Attend required staff meetings, professional development days, and school events, including Student-Led Conferences, Expedition Nights, and community gatherings.
Uphold restorative practices and equity-based expectations in student interactions.
Support a positive, inclusive school culture and contribute to team-based responsibilities.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability.
Build meaningful relationships with students through consistent presence and responsiveness.
Reinforce classroom expectations, academic confidence, and emotional regulation.
Help create productive, safe, and inclusive learning environments.
Contribute to smooth school operations and consistent classroom instruction.
Assist with academic and behavioral supports that help students meet learning targets.