Description
The Instructional Paraprofessional performs a variety of duties, including providing specialized educational assistance, assisting and supporting the teacher in carrying out the objectives of the educational programs and lessons.
Responsibilities:
- Assist students in working with technology and computer-based learning programs as directed.
- Work with students and teachers on academic requirements and grade-appropriate work.
- Work with small groups of students and assist with small group instruction.
- Participate in identified training as necessary to meet the needs of the student assignment.
- Follow all safety plans, rules, and guidelines of the school.
- Work with students one-to-one with regard to academics, social skills, and character education.
- Assist the teacher in lesson assessments.
- Assist students with projects and assignments.
- Act as a good role model for all students.
- Maintain a welcoming attitude to create a positive educational environment.
- Complete all necessary training, Safe Schools training, or other assigned training.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, staff, and parents.
- Complete necessary paperwork.
- Support classroom teachers with instructional activities, small-group work, and one-on-one student support.
- Assist students in completing assignments, reinforcing lessons, and accessing accommodations/modifications outlined in IEPs, 504 plans, or instructional support plans.
- Supervise students during transitions, lunch, breaks, and non-classroom activities as assigned.
- Support the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other school-wide behavior systems.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students.
- Provide academic and/or behavioral data collection and documentation as requested by the teacher or administrator.
- Support students with special needs, including physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to meet the needs of individual students.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and sensitive information.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational mission of the school.
Requirements:
- Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card required.
- Maturity and patience required.
- Able to support students academically and emotionally in order to foster the learning process.
- Able to identify and refer situations to the Principal as needed.
- Able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
- Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing student demands, and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Able to be consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to leadership direction, and solicit and accept feedback to improve performance.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds, able to bend, stoop, reach, sit in order to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s).
- Able to move as quickly as needed to respond to the needs of the assigned student(s).
- Able to restrain a student if/when necessary for the safety of the student.
Benefits:
- Life benefits – time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Health benefits – stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career benefits – keep growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals