SPED Paraprofessional at Davis Elementary
About The Position
PLA SPED paraprofessionals are passionate and devoted assistants bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our SPED paraprofessionals are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a SPED paraprofessional at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will work with individual and/or small groups of scholars under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will do this by following educational and behavioral plans and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff. During non-classroom time, you will function in other support capacities (learning labs, hallway monitoring, lunch duty, etc.) and then implement the academic curriculum during designated blocks of time.
Requirements
- A passion for working with students and families in underserved communities
- High school diploma (Associate degree or 40 hours preferred)
- Analytical ability to plan individual and group activities that stimulate growth in scholars
- Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with scholars, parents/guardians, and other staff members
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with small group instruction, preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist certified teachers with implementation of differentiation plans for small groups
- Provide instruction and support for classroom teachers and/or one-on-one tutoring for eligible students
- Provide instructional support in the library, media center, and/or cafeteria
- Perform administrative tasks such as filing, answering the phone, etc.
- Contribute feedback and data on scholar progress, behavior, and performance
- Assist with the supervision of scholars in the lunchroom and on the playground
- Work in collaboration with teachers and administrators
- Assisting with the student(s) needs
Benefits
- Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
- Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
- Incentive and bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
