Paraprofessional - Kindergarten

Jubilee Academies•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional provides additional support to students with pre-diagnosed moderate to severe disabilities or students identified as at risk. The role helps create an organized, smoothly functioning environment in which students can benefit from instructional programs and available resources. The position is grant-funded based on campus needs, salaried at $22,530.96, non-exempt, full-time, Monday through Friday, and covers 190 workdays. The workday begins at 7:30 a.m. The position is at-will and reports to assigned teacher(s) and the campus principal. The Paraprofessional assists teachers with classroom instruction, individualized activities, student supervision, records, and classroom organization. Duties also include supporting school and community activities, participating in staff development and faculty meetings, and contributing to student recruitment and fundraising efforts. The job requires emotional control under stress and involves prolonged standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting classroom supplies and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of 48 or more semester hours at an Institute of Higher Education or a valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
Ability to work well with children.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of general office, safety, and food service equipment.
Three to five years of previous experience working with children in a classroom setting.
Knowledge of and ability to assist with reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with instructing and supervising students in classroom activities, focusing on at-risk students.
Help devise and implement strategies to reinforce skills according to each student's special needs and abilities.
Assist with administering and scoring objective tests and work assignments.
Maintain an orderly classroom and help inventory, care for, and maintain equipment.
Help teachers maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Help develop appropriate individualized activities for students identified as at risk.
Provide one-on-one or small-group supervision and conduct teacher-assigned instructional exercises.
Supervise students throughout the school day, including in classrooms, lunchrooms, on the playground, and at street crossings; assist with lunchroom monitoring and serving.
Inform teachers of students' special needs or problems.
Complete other duties assigned by the teacher to promote the Title 1 instructional program.
Follow the staff dress code and maintain productive working relationships with staff and parents.
Support and participate in fundraising activities, staff development, faculty meetings, special events, and committee assignments.
Convey the charter's mission, help address charter and community needs, encourage community and parent involvement, and participate in student recruitment.
Promote a constructive learning climate, fairness across cultural backgrounds, and effective communication that supports the Jubilee culture.