Behavior Paraprofessional (26-27)

About the role

Started by Families, Focused on Students

Developing Scholars in East San José

We were founded by families in East San José who wanted stronger academics and more support for their children. Alpha is a free, TK-12 public charter school system on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders in East San José.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. Join us as we prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career.

A successful Alpha Team Member

The successful Alpha team member believes that ALL students are capable of success. They uphold high expectations for students, ensuring that our scholars are achieving growth. The successful Alpha team member is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process.

We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school community; and, educators who provide access to instruction for all students by responding to socio-emotional needs, supporting literacy development across all classes and content areas, using culturally responsive instructional strategies, and accommodating individual learning differences.

Alpha Behavior Paraprofessionals are expected to

• Familiarize yourself with students' behavior habits and known antecedents in order to provide proactive coaching and support prior to any behavior challenges arising
• Support class teams in implementing individual and classroom behavior structures, addressing off-task behaviors and acts of defiance
• Provide in the moment behavior support and coaching, and respond to crisis behavior as necessary
• Remove students for check-ins/resets

What we offer

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer:

• The hourly rate for this role starts at $24.13 and goes up based on years of experience
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and Winter break between the end of December and New Year's (2 weeks)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• APS Tuition Assistance Program provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance towards attaining bachelor degrees and teacher credentials
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services

You Possess

• High School Diploma
• AA/BA Degree OR completion of two years of college, not a degree but 72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours of college credit preferred
• High behavioral expectations and academic expectations for all students
• Excellent knowledge of child development and educational practices
• Experience working with students and classroom management
• Willingness to be flexible with your schedule
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha's students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.