Paraprofessional - Propel Hazelwood
About The Position
Propel Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to join our Special Education Department at Propel Hazelwood School. This role is crucial in providing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to scholars. The Paraprofessional will work with scholars in various group settings and individually, both within the regular classroom and through pull-out sessions. Key duties include assisting teachers with curriculum materials, collecting and reporting student data, and reinforcing school-wide academic and behavioral expectations. This position is part of the Special Education Team and contributes to Propel's mission of transforming public education to ensure all children have access to high-performing schools.
Requirements
- An Associate Degree or at least 48 college credits or completion of the ParaPro Test in lieu of college credits
- Education related Field or Work Experience
- Ability to work collaboratively in a non-traditional, Urban education environment
- A positive, high-energy attitude
- Demonstrable ability to build relationships with students
- High level of personal organization and planning
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Willingness to participate in ongoing Professional Development
- A commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel
Responsibilities
- Provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to scholars.
- Support scholars in large and small groups and/or provide individualized academic and behavior reinforcement.
- Assist teachers in preparing curriculum materials.
- Collect and report student data.
- Ensure students follow school-wide academic and behavioral expectations.
- Work as part of the Special Education Team.
Benefits
- Relocation Allowance for new hires moving to the area from 60 miles away or further.
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% automatic contribution from Propel and a match of up to 4%.
- 2 paid Wellness days annually.
- 5 sick days.
- 9 Personal Days.
- Tuition Assistance: Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually.
- Wellness Benefit: Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities.
- Staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year.
- Substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support, including 8 Professional Development days annually.
- Leadership opportunities.
- Two pathways for teacher certification through an in-house Teacher Residency Program.
- Support to attain a degree and receive teacher certification for candidates without a bachelor's degree.
- In-house residency program to complete qualifications for teacher certification for candidates with a bachelor's degree.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
