What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional/Assistant position at Phalen Leadership Academy?
The Opportunity: PLA Special Education Paraprofessionals are passionate and devoted assistants bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teacher assistants are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Teacher Assistant at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will work with individual and/or small groups of scholars under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will do this by following educational and behavioral plans and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with students and staff.
During non-classroom time, you will function in other support capacities (learning labs, hallway monitoring, lunch duty, etc.) and then implement the academic curriculum during designated blocks of time.The DetailsKey Deliverables: Assist certified teachers with implementation of differentiation plans for small groupsProvide instruction and support for classroom teachers and/or one-on-one tutoring for eligible studentsProvide instructional support in the library, media center, and/or cafeteriaPerform administrative tasks such as filing, answering the phone, etc.Contribute feedback and data on scholar progress, behavior, and performanceAssis with supervision of scholars in the lunchroom and on the playgroundWork in collaboration with teachers and administratorsExperience and Education Requirements: A passion for working with students and families in under-served communitiesHigh school diploma or its equivalentAnalytical ability to plan individual and group activities that stimulate growth in scholarsPrior experience with small group instruction, preferredInterpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with scholars, parents/guardians, and other staff membersThe Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the countrys best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.The Campus: Greater Heights Academy, nestled in Flint, MI, catering to students from Kindergarten through 6th grade, it stands as a beacon of choice for parents. The academy's overarching mission is to foster individual academic triumph through a harmonious collaboration between families, the school, and the community.
Greater Heights Academy is dedicated to delivering the utmost in comprehensive education, nurturing excellence in both academics and character development. With a resolute commitment to partnering with parents, the community, and maximizing available resources, Greater Heights Academy remains unwavering in its pursuit of scholar excellence.Compensation and Benefits: PLA Special Education Paraprofessionals receive a salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition, PLA Special Education Paraprofessionals receive: Competitive CompensationBenefits Healthcare, vision, and dental insuranceProfessional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the schoolIncentive and bonus opportunitiesPLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
During non-classroom time, you will function in other support capacities (learning labs, hallway monitoring, lunch duty, etc.) and then implement the academic curriculum during designated blocks of time.The DetailsKey Deliverables: Assist certified teachers with implementation of differentiation plans for small groupsProvide instruction and support for classroom teachers and/or one-on-one tutoring for eligible studentsProvide instructional support in the library, media center, and/or cafeteriaPerform administrative tasks such as filing, answering the phone, etc.Contribute feedback and data on scholar progress, behavior, and performanceAssis with supervision of scholars in the lunchroom and on the playgroundWork in collaboration with teachers and administratorsExperience and Education Requirements: A passion for working with students and families in under-served communitiesHigh school diploma or its equivalentAnalytical ability to plan individual and group activities that stimulate growth in scholarsPrior experience with small group instruction, preferredInterpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with scholars, parents/guardians, and other staff membersThe Network: PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the countrys best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (PLA University) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities, and expanded income opportunities.The Campus: Greater Heights Academy, nestled in Flint, MI, catering to students from Kindergarten through 6th grade, it stands as a beacon of choice for parents. The academy's overarching mission is to foster individual academic triumph through a harmonious collaboration between families, the school, and the community.
Greater Heights Academy is dedicated to delivering the utmost in comprehensive education, nurturing excellence in both academics and character development. With a resolute commitment to partnering with parents, the community, and maximizing available resources, Greater Heights Academy remains unwavering in its pursuit of scholar excellence.Compensation and Benefits: PLA Special Education Paraprofessionals receive a salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition, PLA Special Education Paraprofessionals receive: Competitive CompensationBenefits Healthcare, vision, and dental insuranceProfessional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the schoolIncentive and bonus opportunitiesPLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
