Job Description

Title: Instructional Paraprofessional

Position Description: The Instructional Paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers with in-person instruction, organization, and management strategies. The Instructional Paraprofessional is responsible for reinforcing strategies that support curriculum by performing a variety of duties associated with the supervision of students as they are involved in various school activities. Specific assignments will vary from program to program depending on the job assignment; duties may include small group instruction in academic areas, lunchroom supervision, noon recreation/recess supervision, in-school suspension, and/or playground monitoring.

Reports to: Principals

Network Support: Academic Team

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Kindezi School Instructional Para supports the ongoing maintenance of a positive, safe, and productive school environment by engaging as needed in the building in the following capacities.

Academic and Social-Emotional Support

• Collaborate with general education and/or special education teachers at assigned grade level(s) or classroom to plan for and provide small group or individualized academic interventions to lower elementary students in accordance with interventions from the RTI/504 Coordinator and/or the supervising teacher’s lesson plans;
• Provide small group and/or individualized instruction to students in accordance with the prescribed phonics program;
• Administer benchmark assessments to determine student growth;
• Collect progress monitoring and SST data for assigned students, under the supervision of the student’s general education teacher or the SST Coordinator.
• Provide interventions at all tiers to support with MTSS
• Assist teachers with classroom organization, management and instructional strategies.
• Assist teachers with the preparation of instructional materials (student copies, boards, wall materials) as it relates to daily lesson plan
• Forms positive relationships and provides behavioral support to build socio-emotional skills

Professionalism, Communication, and Collaboration

• Support and manage dismissal, meals, and other school functions that require student supervision
• Work collaboratively with school staff to support student holistic growth
• Form positive relationships with geniuses

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Values that align with the Kindezi core values and goals
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
• High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.
• Strong communication skills and follow-through
• Collaborative team member
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to others, build consensus and resolve conflicts
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.
• General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
• An Associate’s Degree or higher in any subject completed at an accredited institution. OR Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or more) earned at an accredited college or university. OR A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and passing scores on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Compensation aligned with The Kindezi Schools’ Salary schedule
• Teacher Retirement System (TRS) pension, 403b plan, paid time off, vacation, health, vision, and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and short and long-term disability benefits.

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

• Work Days: 202
• Salaried, Full-Time, Exempt

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Values that align with the Kindezi core values and goals
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
• High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.
• Strong communication skills and follow-through
• Collaborative team member
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to actively listen to others, build consensus and resolve conflicts
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise children.
• General knowledge of academic subjects relevant to position assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a United States citizen or otherwise have authorization to work in the United States
• An Associate’s Degree or higher in any subject completed at an accredited institution. OR Two years of college coursework (60 semester hours or more) earned at an accredited college or university. OR A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and passing scores on the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Test.