What are the responsibilities and job description for the RISE Academy 2025-2026 Paraeducator position at RISE Education System?
About RISE Education System
RISE Academy is a subsidiary of RISE Education System, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. It is our mission to promote the holistic development of the child through an authentic and experiential student learning experience. This is accomplished by educating the child in the formation of faith, family and community. RISE Academy strives for the development of the whole child by providing excellence in academic preparation in a faith-based environment. It is our vision to guide and nurture students to become role models who will exhibit high levels of God-consciousness, professional excellence and civic leadership by serving society at large.
We are looking to hire a full or part-time para educator for the 2025-2026 school year at the RISE Academy Campus.
Job Expectations:
- Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
- Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
- Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
- Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
- Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key school community events
Responsibilities Include:
- Under the direction of the assigned school administrator(s), provide behavior management and/or instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or outside of the classroom
- Monitor and report student behavior and performance
- Actively supervise students in indoor and outdoor spaces as assigned
- Administer minor first aid
- Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up on learning activities
- Assist students in locating and using resource materials
- Assist in the development of a variety of instructional materials
- Assist students who may have specific accommodations identified in a student’s Individualized Learning Plan
- Assist with grading, recording, and distributing student work assignments; check-in homework and papers returned
- Promote positive student behavior, self-dignity, and independence through the use of positive reinforcement strategies
- Communicate with classroom teachers, parents, school administrators, and the school counselor concerning student needs and progress
- Participating in staff professional development activities
- Completing appropriate documentation for students participating in special programs as required by state and federal guidelines
- Abiding by the staff handbook, all policies, procedures, laws, and state/federal regulations
- Assisting with school events and extracurricular activities
- Performing other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Qualities:
- Associate degree from an accredited university
- Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Knowledge of subjects assigned
- Ability to effectively manage student behavior
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Skill in modifying instruction for various student needs
- Ability to work with various forms of equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, calculators, projectors, and printers
- Ability to work with computer tools, including but not limited to, email, internet, word processing and spreadsheets
- Ability to work in collaborative team-based environments
Preferred Skills/Qualities:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Curriculum Instruction, or other education-related field
- 2 years of teaching experience in a formal setting
- Professional learning credentials
Compensation:
The compensation range is based on credentials, working experience, academic degrees, and certifications. Children of staff members may be eligible for tuition discounts.
Salary : $23 - $28
