One to One Paraprofessional

About the role

To provide support and personalized assistance to students with diverse learning needs. They aim to create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. Through individualized care plans, they work to address students' unique challenges, whether they be academic, behavioral, or emotional, fostering growth and development while promoting independence.

Their ultimate objective is to ensure that each student they serve has the opportunity to reach their full potential, both academically and personally, while fostering a sense of belonging within the educational community.

What you'll do

• Supports student with a disability in a 1:1 capacity
• Completes daily documentation of student with Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Works with the Special Education team to support student
• Helps the classroom teacher organize and distribute lesson materials.
• Assists the classroom teacher in supporting instruction and engaging student in learning.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy, and the community under the direction of the classroom teacher.

Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups.

• Assists the classroom teacher with assessing learner needs, progress and achievement.
• Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records, when asked.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the classroom teacher or school leader.

Qualifications

While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements

Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or successfully pass the ETS Parapro Assessment

• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Desired Requirements

• Knowledge of and skills working with at-risk students.
• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

A comfortability in an outdoor setting and a knack for creativity and innovation, incorporating hands-on activities, experiential learning, and interactive teaching methods to make environmental/outdoor learning engaging and impactful.

An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.

A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.

Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.