SPED Paraprofessional at Nixon Elementary School
About The Position
SPED paraprofessionals at Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) are passionate and devoted assistants who bring creativity and rigor to classrooms to support an improved learning experience for scholars. They are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of the school community. As a SPED paraprofessional, you will work with individual and/or small groups of scholars under the supervision of a certified teacher, following educational and behavioral plans and modeling appropriate behaviors. During non-classroom time, you will function in other support capacities such as learning labs, hallway monitoring, and lunch duty, 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
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
- Competitive Compensation
- 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
