DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
The job of the One on One Paraprofessional is to provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, data collection and instruction of an assigned student with the need of a dedicated adult support in the regular classroom . Additional support looks like; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.
The Wyatt Academy One on One Paraprofessional advance the mission and vision of the school through 1) high quality literacy support for identified students 2) a data-driven and reflective approach to improving literacy instruction, 3) a collaborative and collegial attitude and related behaviors aligned to the mission of the school 4) and by maintaining a tenacious and no excuses attitude towards improvement of scholars, school and self. All Wyatt Academy Paraprofessionals must demonstrate a strong commitment to working effectively with English Language Learners and exhibit a resilient desire to improve their English language instruction.
This position requires a self-motivated, team-oriented individual with a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and solid communication skills. Most importantly, this individual must possess and demonstrate a WHATEVER IT TAKES attitude to organizational excellence. This individual must truly enjoy working with scholars, families and the Wyatt community.
QUALIFICATIONS::
- High school diploma
- A positive track record of working with kids
- Knowledge in content, and effective teaching strategies
- Strong desire to work in a fast paced, intellectually and emotionally challenging school environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Unrelenting desire to improve your practice
- Team player with maturity and humility
- Unwavering focus on achievement
- Must successfully pass reference checks, background checks and/or licensure verification.
- Dedication and belief in Wyatt Academy’s mission, educational model & Wyatt Core values
- Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external interactions. Ability to motivate a team and work as a team member. Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and intermediate computer functions.
JOB DUTIES:
- Will work to meet the needs (social- emotional and academic needs) of students with IEP’s on an individual basis, under the supervision of SpEd Team.
- Models, promotes, and as situations arise, takes the opportunity to provide instruction related to the school’s code of conduct.
- Participates fully in all professional development related to job duties.
- Assesses the learning, achievement, and performance of each scholar as requested by the homeroom teachers and administrative staff.
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on scholar progress.
- Maintains an orderly, positive learning environment.
- Establishes and maintains standards of scholar behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment.
- Participates in school-wide supervision of scholars during out-of-classroom activities.
- Reports suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.
- Dresses in a professional manner as specified in Policy.
- Uses the Internet and E-mail system as specified in Policy.
- Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of scholar activities.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school, DPS and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.
- Works toward mutually acceptable resolution of interpersonal conflicts as they arise.
- Attends and participates positively in meetings.
- Regularly reads, learns and appropriately applies new information into practice.
- Develops cooperation and collaborative work efforts that generally benefit all involved parties.
- Demonstrates the initiative to meet the needs of the organization by assisting coworkers when work load permits.
- In collaboration with supervisor, sets development goals.
- Attends organization-provided in-service programs, as appropriate or as requested by Leadership.
- Maintains appropriate and professional work relationships with scholars, family members, business associates, coworkers and others.
- Develops work relationships that respect others’ strengths and abilities.
The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. In addition, the incumbent may be requested to occasionally perform other tasks.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- 1st grade
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- working with kids: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person