Paraprofessional (1:1 Student Support)
About The Position
Instruction and learning provided in English. This role involves providing 1:1 student support, implementing teacher-created lessons, assisting with student accommodations, and collaborating with staff to meet the holistic needs of assigned students. The position requires a commitment to culturally responsive, equitable, and anti-racist practices, and a belief in the capacity of each child to achieve at high levels. The paraprofessional will also assist students with mobility needs, behavior intervention, and data collection, while maintaining strict confidentiality regarding student and family information.
Requirements
- Completed at least 60 college credit hours with a minimum of 9 hours in early childhood, child development, or child/family related courses
- Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education or child development
- Completed approved 20 hour Substitute Certificate Course
- Paraprofessional Assessment
- Engages in culturally responsive, equitable, and anti-racist practices
- Continuously reflects, grows, and develops professional practice
- Makes decisions aligned with the SLLIS Mission, Values, and Purpose
- Believes in the capacity of each child to achieve at high levels
- Cultivates a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-focused culture
- Approaches all situations with an asset-based and growth mindset
- Develops and uses effective organization systems
- Communicates in a proactive, timely, and effective manner
Nice To Haves
- Successful experience in an elementary or middle school setting
- Fluency in French, Mandarin, or Spanish
Responsibilities
- Implement teacher-created lessons for individuals or small groups.
- Implement student accommodations and modifications according to IEPs.
- Collaborate with other staff members to meet the holistic needs of assigned students.
- Assist students with mobility needs (may involve lifting, toileting, etc.).
- Assist with appropriate behavior intervention, as directed by the teacher/supervisor.
- Escort students safely from place to place within the school setting.
- Aid in the administration of teacher, District, and state assessments.
- Collect data on student progress as directed by the teacher.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student and family information with regards to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Benefits
- FREE Comprehensive health care package (medical, dental, vision, short term disability and life insurance)
- Low cost buy up plan available
- College tuition rewards program for dependents
- Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
- Retirement contributions of 14.5% of annual salary and optional 403b
- Supply reimbursements
- Staff laptop to use
- 12 PTO days per year
- No work in June or July
- One week for Thanksgiving break
- Two weeks for winter break
- One week off for Spring break
- All major U.S. holidays
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- Individualized coaching and support
- Leadership opportunities to help staff meet their career goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
