Student Support Aide (Special Education Paraprofessional)

Peace Academy Charter Inc•Candler-McAfee, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PEACE Academy Charter works to promote educational and cultural empowerment for all of our students to ensure they are mastering or exceeding in their grade level content areas. Our strong focus on academics and cultural identity supports us in being an inclusive school that is heavily grounded in community. We are seeking a dynamic Student Support Aide (Special Education Paraprofessional) who can contribute to our school community in addition to supporting the learning and development of our students academically, culturally, and socio emotionally. Our Exceptional Student Education serves our most “at-risk” population. This role is critical to the success and progress of our school and student support.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience working with elementary and/or middle school-aged students
Racial identity-based professional development or coursework
Experience with positive student behavior supports and interventions; restorative justice practices
Demonstrated effectiveness in working with diverse groups of students, teachers, and families
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated belief that all students can achieve high levels of academic achievement
Demonstrated belief in the mission and vision of PEACE Academy
Knowledge of strong pedagogical practices for classroom organization, planning, and effective execution of instruction
Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand
Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person and virtual learning environments
Ability to work under pressure and meet outcomes
Experience with educational software.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree recommended
Passed the GACE in Paraprofessional (preferred)

Responsibilities

Implement a student-centered, problem-based curriculum to support students in mastering grade level content
Implement instruction and assessment practices for a diverse group of students
Participating in lesson planning sessions, and communicating with parents and school officials.
Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.
Supervising students in and out of the classroom.
Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
Helping Teachers and students with extracurricular activities and school functions.
Performing clerical duties, such as tracking student attendance, typing, filing, photocopying, and grading tests and homework.
Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
Tracking students' progress and preparing reports for the parents.
Conducting interventions with students who need additional support
Demonstrate a sound ability to create a positive learning environment that promotes positive student behavior using restorative practices
Demonstrate the ability to embrace differentiated instructional approaches to learning
Build and maintain relationships with students anf families
Engage in continuous professional development and shared learning with other professional staff
Work collaboratively with a diverse group of school colleagues, parents, community members, and others to support and implement the goals of the school
Participate fully in faculty and school-related meetings
Supervise Field Experiences and other school program
Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed
Demonstrating trustworthiness and sound decision making in dealing with confidential matters
Other duties as assigned by members of the leadership team.