26-27 SY Paraprofessional

Bridgeprep Academy•Riverview, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly qualified, dedicated, and energetic Paraprofessional to join our team. Partner with BridgePrep Academy in our mission to support lead teachers, provide high-quality targeted interventions, and cultivate a rigorous, inclusive environment where Title I students are engaged, supported, and positioned to meet ambitious academic growth goals. Direct Impact on Student Growth: Play a vital role in closing learning gaps by leading critical small-group academic interventions. Professional Development: Engage in robust network, campus, and personal learning initiatives designed to sharpen your instructional delivery and behavioral management skills. Collaborative Culture: Join a deeply supportive, campus-wide network that relies on strong partnership, mutual respect, and shared problem-solving. Clear Success Metrics: Work toward exciting campus goals, including high student retention rates, exceptional daily attendance, and tracked student mastery. We are a network of mission-driven educators and professionals united by shared convictions: We value every voice: We intentionally listen to and respect our staff, families, and students. We collaborate for solutions: We seek feedback, embrace growth, and partner together to meet the needs of all stakeholders. We support the whole child: We believe that academic growth goes hand-in-hand with developing a child's character, social-emotional skills, and sense of community.

Requirements

Hold an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution; OR Have successfully completed at least 60 semester hours (2 years of study) at an accredited college or university; OR Possess a passing score ( 464 or higher ) on the official ETS ParaPro Assessment.
Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED (paired with the college credits/ParaPro test above).
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to adjust and adapt to a fast-paced school environment.
Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience implementing targeted reading interventions geared toward the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST).
Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a certified lead teacher, deliver explicit, research-based small-group and 1-on-1 instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Implement and uphold BridgePrep's behavior management system with fidelity to cultivate a safe, orderly, and enthusiastic learning environment.
Help maintain accurate student data, track progress toward individual goals, assist with Title I compliance documentation, and update administrative records.
Partner with lead teachers to prepare data-driven instructional materials, intervention resources, and vibrant classroom displays.
Build trust-based relationships with families, keep teachers informed of individual student needs, and maintain absolute student confidentiality under FERPA guidelines.