Special Education Instructional Assistant - Paraprofessional

Global Village Academy•Thornton, CO

1d•$31,000 - $32,500

About The Position

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school where students learn core content through language immersion in Spanish, Mandarin, or Russian, depending on the school. Immersion teachers bring their cultures and languages to the classroom, and students engage with internationally benchmarked curricula through multilingual and cross-cultural perspectives. Under the direction of a licensed administrator, the Special Education Instructional Assistant monitors and/or reinforces learning with small groups or individual students. The role includes maintaining student records and monitoring and recording academic and behavioral progress. The assistant may help teachers plan and present lessons, prepare materials, supervise students in non-classroom settings, and administer tests. Assignments may involve one or more classrooms or an in-house suspension classroom. Depending on language skills and assignment, the assistant may also support translation or verbal communication in a second language. Regular attendance is required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and the description is not exhaustive. Relocation is not provided. Global Village Academy states that it does not discriminate in employment or hiring and is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel.

Requirements

At least a high school diploma or equivalent.
English language skills are required.
Ability to work with students from varied backgrounds and with different abilities.
Ability to work with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
Ability to be flexible and patient and adapt to change.
Knowledge of instruction and curriculum.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers, word-processing software, and basic office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
Oral and written fluency in a second language may be preferred and may be required depending on building assignment.
Background demonstrating advanced oral and written communication, public relations, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem-solving, facilitation, management, decision-making, computer, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and/or monitor small-group and one-on-one instruction.
Help maintain and update student records, including progress, attendance, test scores, and personal information; enter data into the computer system.
May plan and present lessons that promote or supplement classroom skills, concepts, and strategies.
Monitor students in non-classroom settings.
Help prepare instructional materials for classroom use or pull-out sessions.
Help secure supplies, materials, and equipment and maintain order.
Attend job-related in-services.
Help with parent volunteers.
Help administer scheduled testing.
May assist lead teachers with translation and/or verbal communication using second-language skills when possible.
Perform additional duties as requested.