Paraprofessional

Community Academies of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

3d • $30,000 - $35,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education Paraprofessional supports teachers in delivering instruction, managing classrooms, supervising students in various school settings, and providing additional instructional and administrative support. The role works collaboratively with teachers and school leadership to help create a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment for students.

The paraprofessional assists with lessons, classroom activities, student behavior, instructional materials, and individual or small-group student support under the direction of the classroom teacher. The role also helps monitor student progress and maintain related records, documentation, and reports; supports students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth; and assists with classroom technology and resources. The position requires a positive, nurturing presence, student supervision across school settings and activities, protection of student confidentiality, collaboration with staff and families, and participation in professional development and school-related activities.

CANO describes itself as a charter school management organization committed to student-centered schools, academic excellence, character development, critical thinking, and community leadership. CANO provides competitive salaries commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development, and instructional staff with a laptop, email, and necessary supplies. Employees must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Two years of paraprofessional experience.
• Strong desire to work toward equity within education.
• Growth mindset and desire to learn and grow through consistent coaching and feedback.
• Patient, resourceful, and resilient personality.
• Belief that all students are capable of success and deserve a rigorous academic and behavioral bar.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to serve students, faculty, and parents.
• Must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with lessons, classroom activities, behavior management, and preparation of instructional materials.
• Provide individual and small-group student support under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Monitor student progress and help maintain records, documentation, and reports related to student learning and development.
• Support programs and activities that promote students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional growth.
• Assist teachers and students with computers, audiovisual equipment, instructional technology, and classroom resources.
• Reinforce classroom expectations and school-wide values as a positive, nurturing, and encouraging presence for students.
• Monitor students in classrooms and other school settings to minimize distractions, disruptions, and unsafe behaviors.
• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, recess, field trips, and other assigned activities.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with school policies, procedures, and student safety requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, families, and other staff to support student success.
• Participate in required professional development, meetings, training, and school-related activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the School Leader or designee.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Extensive professional development.
• Instructional staff are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and necessary supplies.
• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED