Teacher's Aide (Paraprofessional)

Bridgeprep Academy•St. Cloud, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Partner with BridgePrep Academy in our mission to support lead teachers, provide high-quality targeted interventions, and cultivate a rigorous, inclusive environment where Title I students are engaged, supported, and positioned to meet ambitious academic growth goals. This role offers direct impact on student growth by playing a vital role in closing learning gaps through leading small-group academic interventions. It also provides opportunities for professional development through robust network, campus, and personal learning initiatives, and fosters a collaborative culture within a supportive, campus-wide network. Success is measured by working toward campus goals such as high student retention rates, exceptional daily attendance, and tracked student mastery.

Requirements

Hold an Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution; OR Have successfully completed at least 60 semester hours (2 years of study) at an accredited college or university; OR Possess a passing score (464 or higher) on the official ETS ParaPro Assessment.
Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED (paired with the college credits/ParaPro test above).
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adjust and adapt to a fast-paced school environment.
Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience implementing targeted reading interventions geared toward the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST).
Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Deliver explicit, research-based small-group and 1-on-1 instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics under the direct supervision of a certified lead teacher.
Implement and uphold BridgePrep's behavior management system with fidelity to cultivate a safe, orderly, and enthusiastic learning environment.
Help maintain accurate student data, track progress toward individual goals, assist with Title I compliance documentation, and update administrative records.
Partner with lead teachers to prepare data-driven instructional materials, intervention resources, and vibrant classroom displays.
Build trust-based relationships with families, keep teachers informed of individual student needs, and maintain absolute student confidentiality under FERPA guidelines.