What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Apprentice position at Acero Charter Schools, Inc.?
OVERVIEW
Reports to: Principal
Salary: Salaries starting at $41,387 and full benefits
Location: Chicago, IL
WE ARE ACERO
Acero Schools apprentices support our teachers in realizing that success is built on relationships - with students, families and colleagues. Apprentices wholeheartedly believe that all students can learn and focus their work on student learning by being relentless and resilient in their pursuit of students' academic growth.
Our apprentices gain skills to become teachers by supporting the delivery of high quality instruction led by the classroom teacher using proven educational models for social-emotional learning, personalized learning, and data-driven differentiated instruction in a culturally-sensitive manner. This position is specifically designed to support teachers where the number of students is over the class size limit.
JOIN OUR TEAM
- A team of driven individuals who contribute to, respect and serve in our communities.
- A team of professional collaborators leading students and supporting their educational paths.
- A team who embodies the values of achievement, community, equity, resilience and optimism.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure high academic standards, set goals and do what it takes to achieve them.
- Support curriculum, instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual student needs.
- Develop positive relationships with students.
- Develop positive relationships with families for the purpose of creating support for students and their growth.
- Support classroom management in a respectful manner that is consistent with the school wide rules and Acero Schools Student Code of Conduct.
- Travel with the class as needed.
- Collaborate with instructional leaders.
- Clearly and accurately communicate with administration, colleagues, students, parents, and larger academic community to improve academic outcomes for all students.
- Exhibit professionalism, leadership, and personal responsibility for daily work and attendance, personal appearance, student learning, and school success.
- Demonstrate collegial behavior and make positive contributions to the school community.
- Believe in our ability to create the future we envision.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: 60 Credit Hours of Higher Education (preferred).
- Be able to demonstrate the academic progress of students under your leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve those results.
- Fluent in Spanish with the ability to instruct students in English and Spanish with speed and accuracy (preferred).
- Possess valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License (PARA) or equivalent (required).
- Residency in Chicago is not required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States (required).
