Instructional Paraprofessional - Kindezi at Gideons

The Kindezi Schools•Atlanta, GA

8d•$35,000 - $35,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Paraprofessional assists teachers with in-person instruction, organization, and classroom management. The role reinforces curriculum strategies and supports the supervision of students during school activities. Assignments vary by program and may include small-group academic instruction, lunchroom and recess supervision, in-school suspension, and playground monitoring. The position reports to the Principal. The paraprofessional supports a positive, safe, and productive school environment by providing academic and social-emotional support, assisting with classroom preparation and management, and supervising students during dismissal, meals, and other school functions. The role collaborates with teachers and school staff to support students’ holistic growth. The position is salaried, full-time, exempt, and scheduled for 202 work days. Compensation is $35,000, aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ salary schedule. Instructional Paraprofessionals are placed on the Support Pay Scale, which includes step increases for each year of service at The Kindezi Schools; previous relevant experience outside Kindezi is not factored into the scale. The hiring process consists of an application, video screening, and panel interview.

Requirements

Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States.
Have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 60 approved semester hours or 90 quarter hours, or achieve a passing score on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test.
Be able to pass an Atlanta Public Schools background check and obtain a GaPSC-issued clearance certificate.
Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively supervise children.
Have general knowledge of academic subjects relevant to the position assignment.
Demonstrate commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting students’ social-emotional needs.
Have strong communication skills and follow-through; be able to actively listen, build consensus, and resolve conflicts.
Be a collaborative team member and a dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset.
Maintain high academic expectations and believe all students deserve an equitable education experience regardless of their circumstances.
Have values that align with Kindezi’s core values and goals.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with general education and/or special education teachers to plan and provide small-group or individualized academic interventions for lower elementary students, following interventions from the RTI/504 Coordinator and/or the supervising teacher’s lesson plans.
Provide small-group and/or individualized instruction in accordance with the prescribed phonics program.
Administer benchmark assessments to determine student growth.
Collect progress-monitoring and SST data for assigned students under the supervision of the student’s general education teacher or the SST Coordinator.
Provide interventions at all tiers to support MTSS.
Assist teachers with classroom organization, management, and instructional strategies.
Prepare instructional materials, including student copies, boards, and wall materials, in accordance with daily lesson plans.
Build positive relationships and provide behavioral support to develop students’ social-emotional skills.
Support and manage dismissal, meals, and other school functions requiring student supervision.
Work collaboratively with school staff to support students’ holistic growth.
Supervise students in assigned activities, which may include small-group instruction, lunchroom supervision, recess, in-school suspension, or playground monitoring.