Secondary Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aide

Spectrum Academy Classroom Paraprofessional

Location: Spectrum Academy - Pleasant Grove

Reports to: Office Manager/Lead Para

Hourly: Starting at $15.00; variable depending on previous classroom experience and applicable education

Job Type: Full-time (Hourly 37.5 hrs/week)

Benefits offered to FT Employees include the options for Medical (HSA), Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability.

Qualifications:

• Able to pass a background check
• Preferred: Experience in working with students on the autism spectrum
• Preferred: Previous experience working in a classroom setting

Education: (Transcripts required before formal offer given):

• HS Diploma, or equivalent, required
• Some college experience preferred

Overview:

Spectrum Academy is a premier Charter School that specializes in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Approximately 80% of our student body receives Special Education services. Spectrum Academy employs classroom paraprofessionals (paras) as a unique part of our instructional model. Paras serve as hand-in-hand assistants to the classroom teacher in delivering instruction, maintaining classroom atmosphere, assisting with records and student legal parameters, and helping students to be able to navigate their classroom day.

Essential Job Functions:

• Employee will need to be able to move, often quickly, to assist students, teachers, and other staff in daily responsibilities. Employee may be asked to escort students to various locations within the school, participate in physical activity with students, or assist students with other responsibilities as called upon. This position also requires an employee to be able to remain on their feet for extended periods of time or circulate around a given space to perform essential duties (ie; working with students)
• Employee will need to utilize various electronic devices and methods for essential reporting, tracking, and other classroom/paraprofessional duties (please see duties and responsibilities list below for potential applications of this essential function)
• Employee will be able to move/transport up to 30 pounds
• Employee must be able to work in high-intensity environment that may have loud noises, student-caused disorganization, and employee must be capable to remain on task, in the classroom or any other school setting, while others are distracted
• Employee must complete annual FERPA training and abide by all privacy and confidentiality laws in terms of student and other employee information

Possible job duties and responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

• Working with students (both with and without disabilities) in a teaching capacity to assist the classroom teacher as assigned (large group, small group, one-to-one instructional settings)
• Serving as the substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is in meetings or absent
• Becoming familiar with any IEP mandated accommodations for students in the classroom and helping to facilitate the implementation of those accommodations
• Assisting with data collection on SPED goals as assigned by the classroom instructor
• Filling out and completing any reporting forms for incident, accident, or behavior that involve the para
• Helping to facilitate scheduled student breaks as required in IEP accommodations
• Monitoring work, correcting papers, and supervising curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the classroom instructor
• Assisting in clerical, classroom management, and instructional duties as assigned by the classroom instructor
• Performing assigned supervision of students during lunch and play periods; participating in assigned carpool duties, and assisting with supervision on field trips
• Performing non-instructional classroom duties such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines [Dependent on classroom needs]
• After training, exhibiting proficiency in major technology pieces used in classroom instruction [CANVAS, Aspire, Envision Math, Chromebooks, Projectors, Copiers, etc.]
• Other duties as assigned
• Additional responsibilities and duties may apply for Paraprofessionals that work in moderate/severe classrooms with students that require increased personal and academic interventions.

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies Desired:

• Calm demeanor
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to take on leadership roles when needed
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Takes initiative/does not need to be directed in all tasks
• Ability to transition quickly between tasks
• Ability to start each new day fresh with students and coworkers regardless of prior incidents

DISCLAIMER: Spectrum Academy will require and follow-up on references and will require each candidate to pass a background check(s)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $15.00

Benefits (for full time employees only):

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA (depending on plan selected, may qualify for employer contribution)
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Grade levels:

• Secondary School (7-12)

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

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Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15