What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional, Part Time position at ACE Charter School?
ACE: Grow, Everyone, Every Day.
This mission of ACE Charter Schools is to serve struggling students by working with them to “gain the skills and will” to succeed at ACE schools, college, and beyond. ACE strategically recruits students and families to its three middle schools and one high school that feel disengaged and are falling behind academically. As a result, 91% of our students are considered low-income, 20% of students qualify for special education services, and 56% are classified as English Learners.
Our mission demands an equity mindset - we recruit, develop and promote diverse staff. As a result, 74% of our teachers and 70% of our leaders identify as people of color. After 12 years, our model is seeing results: 89% of the ACE High School seniors from 2016 to 2021 have met the eligibility requirements for CSU/UC compared with 35% across the state.
Our relationship-driven, community-focused approach is embodied in our motto: “Grow, Everyone, Every Day.” As Irene Moran Iboa, parent and ACE board member, commented, “The journey at ACE has been one of rediscovering the significance of generosity and humility in being a leader and the power of audacity and integrity in making dreams come true. ACE not only just changed my kids’ life, but it changed mine. Now I know that my kids can have a better future and attend a college or university [because of ACE].”
Position Summary
We are looking for a part-time one on one paraprofessional to join our team! At ACE, we facilitate a full-inclusion model of special education. With 20% of our students qualifying for specialized services, our paraprofessionals are critical to achieving our mission. You are insatiably curious about how to motivate students to engage in learning through appropriate interventions and accommodations in order for students to access standards-aligned, grade-level instruction. Above all, you are a patient optimist - you believe that every student is capable of graduating from college.
This position reports to the school Principal.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the unwavering belief in the extraordinary potential of every student.
- Maintain a growth mindset with all stakeholders.
- Celebrate student growth, as well as proficiency.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with all stakeholders.
- Approach professional development (training, observations, coaching and feedback) with commitment and reflection.
- Build authentic relationships with students by serving as a mentor; consistently reinforce the belief that all students have the capacity to be successful through college.
- Build authentic relationships with families through school events, phone calls, and conferences.
- Track progress towards instructional and behavioral goals outlined in students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
- Communicate student progress with stakeholders (teachers, parents, administrators, service providers).
- Collaborate with the ACE Special Education team across the network.
- Approach professional development (training, observations, coaching, and feedback) with commitment and reflection.
Salary : $18 - $28
