Paraprofessional (Part-time)

ACCEL Schools • Phoenix, AZ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Principal, the Instructional Paraprofessional performs a variety of duties by assisting and supporting the teacher in carrying out the objectives of the educational programs and lessons. The Instructional Paraprofessional will work with individual students or a group of students supporting English Language Learners. This is part-time in office position (~30 hours/week) working out of our Nogales, Arizona location.

Requirements

• Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card required.
• Maturity and patience required. Able to support students academically and emotionally in order to foster the learning process.
• Able to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed.
• Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing student demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, able to bend, stoop, reach, sit in order to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s).
• Able to move as quickly as needed to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s).
• Able to restrain a student if/when necessary for the safety of the student.

Responsibilities

• Assist student(s) in working with technology and computer based learning programs as directed.
• Work with student(s) and teacher(s) on academic requirements and grade appropriate work.
• Work with small groups of students, assist with small group instruction.
• Participates in identified training as necessary to meet the needs of the student assignment.
• Follows all safety plans, rules, guidelines of the school.
• Works with student one-to-one with regard to academics, social skills, character education.
• Assists the teacher in lesson assessments.
• Assists students with projects, assignments.
• Acts as a good role model for all students.
• Maintains a welcoming attitude to create a positive educational environment.
• Completes all necessary training, Safe Schools training or other assigned training.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, staff, parents.
• Completes necessary paperwork.
• Support classroom teachers with instructional activities, small-group work, and one-on-one student support.
• Assist students in completing assignments, reinforcing lessons, and accessing accommodations/modifications.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, breaks, and non-classroom activities as assigned.
• Support the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other school-wide behavior systems.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students.
• Provide academic and/or behavioral data collection and documentation as requested by the teacher or administrator.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet the needs of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational mission of the school.

Benefits

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – keep growing
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed