Paraprofessional - Kindergarten

Jubilee Academies•Brownsville, TX

6d•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 so students can benefit from instructional programs and available resources. The position is grant-funded through State Comp Ed and is based on campus need. It is salaried, non-exempt, full-time, at-will employment for 190 workdays, Monday through Friday, with a workday beginning at 7:30 a.m. The position is at Jubilee Brownsville in Brownsville, Texas, and reports to assigned teacher(s) and the campus principal.

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 equipment, safety equipment, 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 instruction, as appropriate.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Ability to meet physical demands including prolonged standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting; moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with instructing and supervising students in classroom activities, with a focus on at-risk students.
Assist teachers in devising and implementing strategies to reinforce skills based on students’ special needs and abilities.
Assist with administering and scoring objective tests and work assignments.
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and help care for and maintain equipment and inventory.
Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Orient and assist 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, playgrounds, and at street crossings; assist with lunchroom monitoring and serving.
Inform teachers about individual 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 positive working relationships with staff and parents.
Support and participate in fundraising activities, staff development, faculty meetings, special events, and committee assignments.
Communicate the charter’s mission and encourage public support; understand charter and community needs and initiate activities to address them.
Use productive and efficient skills to increase community and parent involvement and participate in student recruitment.
Promote a constructive learning climate, fairness across cultural backgrounds, and communication that supports Jubilee’s culture.