Paraprofessional SPED - AAJP
Paraprofessional SPED - AAJP
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Job Description
Job Title: Paraprofessional
Organization: Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Location: 979 Behrman Hwy Terrytown LA 70056
Reports To: ESS Director
Hiring Status: AtWill
FLSA Status: NonExempt
FTE: 1.0
Schedule: Monday Friday 7:30 am 4:00 pm
Reporting Days: 190 10 months
Compensation: Hourly
Starting Pay: $13$16 / hr DOE;
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education: High School Associates degree preferred
Experience: Classroom experience preferred
Certification: Paraprofessional cert or 60 credit hours
Background: Clear FBI background check
Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English Spanish fluency preferred
Our Mission
The mission of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is to provide high quality educational opportunities for the whole child built on the three foundational pillars ofPrepared MindHealthy Body andPerformance Character.
School Culture
Athlos Academy Jefferson Parish fosters a unique organizational culture that transforms educators into motivators innovators and pivotal contributors to our mission. Our inclusive environment ensures that every voice is valued and heard whether through sharing ideas feedback or participating in decisionmaking. Collaboration is at the heart of our operation promoting a united and effective educational approach.
We extend our impact beyond classroom walls engaging deeply with the New Orleans community. This involvement brings education to life making it relevant and enriching for both our students and teachers. At Athlos Academy youre part of a welcoming familylike community not just a school.
In essence Athlos Academy Jefferson Parish is more than a workplace; its a place where both experienced and new educators can thrive make a meaningful difference and grow in a supportive communityoriented environment.
Benefits
- Multiple stipend and bonus opportunities
- Level pay option for consistent pay yearround
- Teacher certification assistance
- Paid staff referral program
- Lowpremium Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4 salary match
- Wellness Wednesdays which encourage staff wellness schoolwide.
- Safety trainings and security cameras
- 10 days of paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours
- Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children
- Modern stateoftheart facility with gym and weight room access
- Classroom supply reimbursement
- Multiple layers of instructional support and mentorship
- Networklevel professional development during the summer and throughout the year
- Opportunity to grow professionally
Job Duties
Classroom Instruction
- Collaborate with supervising teacher to provide instructional support to students.
- Assist students to reach academic success.
- Creates a classroom environment that cultivates learning engages the interests of the students and allows them to perform at their very best.
- Utilizes academically rigorous lessons unit plans rubrics and assessments aligned to Athlos 3 foundational pillars of a Prepared MindHealthy Body andPerformance Character.
- Collect and report data on students academic progress
- Differentiates assistance based on individual needs learning style and abilities.
Classroom and School Culture
- Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn and belong in the classroom.
- Consistently implements schoolwide management policies.
- Creates a positive learning environment by developing classroom rules systems and procedures.
- Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.
- Develops positive relationships with students families teachers staff and community members.
- Creates a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all students families teachers staff and community members.
Communication
- Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.
- Communicates student progress with parent/guardians regularly.
- Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.
Professionalism
- Models the Athlos culture.
- Implements school policies.
- Tracks student attendance behavioral issues and classroom events.
- Participates in regular schoolwide and individual professional development including professional learning communities.
- Pursues ambitious professional development goals and student learning targets.
- Actively participates in critical school events including staff meetings open houses parent teacher conferences and more.
- Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.
- Honors schedules and deadlines.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Classroom and video platforms such as: Zoom or Teams.
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage the entire classroom.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.
- Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom.
- Talk hear grasp reach and lift up to 30lbs.
- Must be able to see in close range and far range.
- Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.
- Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.
- Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
