Paraprofessional at a Charter School
About The Position
Do you desire to join a community of learners who share your passion and want to expand awareness and understanding of the liberal arts? Do you want to help train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education? ACAGJ is a growing school of over 200 students that offers grades K-9 for the 2024-45 with plans to expand to K-12 by adding one grade per year and is looking to grow our student services team. Ascent Classical Academies is dedicated to the intellectual and moral betterment of students and encourages staff to take their own moral and intellectual improvement seriously as part of a supportive and excellence-driven culture.
Requirements
- Commitment to the policies, mission, and vision of Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools
- Commitment to classical education and to the high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively articulate information and issues
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Willingness to complete other related duties as requested
Responsibilities
- Work with individual or small groups of students who are at-risk to provide educational interventions and progress monitoring, including students with IEPs, 504 plans, or ALPs.
- Implement small group/individual intervention instruction, progress monitoring, and other activities related to reading support.
- Attend team/parent meetings as required; provide input to teams regarding student academic strengths and weaknesses.
- Maintain data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress during interventions.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the Headmaster or Student Services Coordinator.
- Provide focused accommodations for a few students whose needs require continual or ongoing adult supervision and support.
- Facilitate communication about students with disabilities between General Education and Special Education Teachers.
- Provide classical pedagogical support to students with disabilities in line with the school's mission and the IEP.
- Support teachers and students by working to meet students' individual needs
- Assist with standardized testing and progress monitoring
- Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Employer-covered monthly premiums for specific health, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees
- Employer contributions to health savings accounts for those opting for high-deductible plans
- Percentage match to retirement accounts
- Assistance program featuring free counseling and advisory sessions
- Paid time off and sick pay
- Extensive training and mentoring opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
