Floater Paraprofessional

AXL Academy•Aurora, CO

6d•$30,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Floater Paraprofessional provides flexible, school-wide support based on daily staffing needs. The role serves as a substitute teacher when needed and provides student supervision and classroom assistance during instruction, lunch, recess, fieldwork, transitions, and other activities 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, assists with interventions and small-group instruction, and supports classroom management and student behavior. The role also works with the Principal, Crew Culture Leaders, and instructional teams; adapts to changing assignments; and participates in required meetings, professional development, school events, and community gatherings. The position is in person on requested days when school is in session, including professional development days, student-led conferences, and school events, and 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 maintain continuity of learning.
Support academic interventions, classroom management, and behavior support in classrooms.
Assist with small-group instruction, student redirection, and hands-on learning as directed by teachers or leadership.
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 to receive 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, school events, Student-Led Conferences, Expedition Nights, and community gatherings.
Uphold restorative practices and equity-based expectations in student interactions.
Contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture and team-based responsibilities.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and reliability.
Build 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 scholars meet learning targets.