Paraprofessional

JA General Education Paraprofessional

School Overview
Over Drew Charter School’s twenty-year history, the school has grown to serve grades PreK-12 with nearly 1,900 students in a “cradle-to-college” pipeline, including two onsite early learning partners. Drew implements a rigorous and supportive educational continuum, which includes tailored Response to Intervention (RTI) support, a rigorous STEAM/Project-Based Learning (PBL) instructional model, and a robust College and Career Readiness program. Every element has been thoughtfully designed to ensure all students succeed and to eliminate opportunity gaps and inequities in educational outcomes for our diverse population of students. More than just a school, Drew is at the heart of a community-wide commitment to launching all students on a pathway to health, impact, and prosperity.

Drew Board of Directors Commitment to Equity Statement
As part of our steadfast efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for ALL Drew Charter School students, we, the Board of Directors, individually and collectively, make an explicit commitment to identify, acknowledge, and dismantle policies and practices that reinforce systemic racism, and to educate and equip ALL of our students with the ability and opportunity to be leaders in the continuous work of creating a true, beloved community.

Position Description
Paraprofessionals perform a variety of instructional, classroom support, and student supervision duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision and education of students. They work collaboratively under the direction of the teacher, who assign specific responsibilities, and under the direct supervision of the principal or principal designee. Principal or principal designee provides training, direction, and guidance governing the performance of school-wide duties. They are also responsible for being familiar with the school/district policies and procedures which govern their work.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers and specialists in assessment of student learning, supporting curriculum, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the classroom and other school settings.
• Provides support to teachers with activities such as preparation of instructional materials, communications, student records, and grading documentation.
• Provides instructional support to students in one-to-one, small, and large group settings at the direction of the teacher(s). Assesses and provides input to teacher(s) on student participation and progress. May administer and record student assessment results, to support the teacher.
• Oversees student safety with activities such as recess and playground, lunch, bus duty, crossing guard duty, hallway supervision, in-school detention, etc.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.
• Communicates with students, parents, community members and other staff members, and exercises discretion and assures protection of student’s confidentiality consistent with building and district policies.
• Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing, and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher.
• Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and for special events.
• Monitors student behavior in classroom and non-classroom settings. Documents behavior and progress of students to assist teacher in assessing student progress with education plans. Maintains or assists with student progress reports.
• Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned to the class.
• Takes steps to intervene when students may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
• Models appropriate behavior for students.
• Attends staff meetings, and serves on committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, or his/her designee.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with the principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff, and community.

Education

• Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s degree, or at least two years of verifiable college credit
• High School Diploma

Work Experience

• Successful background working with middle school-aged children

Certifications

• Valid GaPSC Paraprofessional certificate (or the ability to possess)

Compensation

• Salary Range: $28,185 to $43,831
• Work Days: 195
• Drew Charter School offers our full-time staff members a broad, generous benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28,185.00 - $43,831.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28,185 - $43,831