Para Educator

Athens Elementary is an extraordinary place to learn and grow as our staff is committed to providing learning opportunities focused on the needs of all learners in an effort to promote positive productive citizens and curious lifelong learners in our dynamic world.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a priority at Athens Elementary and we strive to ensure that all who enter our doors feel welcome, connected, and loved. With this secure foundation, all other successes are possible. Students, parents, staff, and the community are all vital in supporting students to develop emotionally, socially, and academically. At Athens Elementary, awesome is our attitude.

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  Support the productive learning environment and nurture the academic, social, and emotional growth of all students
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  Be an advocate for students and families in the classroom and throughout the school
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  Provide instructional reinforcements under the direction of the library media specialist, classroom teacher or other certified staff when implementing lesson plans and learning objectives
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  Serve as a positive and nurturing guide for students
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  Model professional and ethical standards when interacting with students, parents, staff, and community

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  Work closely with classroom teachers by assisting individuals and small groups of students with independent, academic, and social learning
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  Supervise, support conflict resolution, and positively engage with students during recess
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  Supervise students during daily scheduled recreational, instructional, and assessment activities in and out of the classroom and other school settings
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  Manage administrative assistant duties during identified breaks
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  Collaborate and communicate effectively with peers and colleagues
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  Support and follow School Board policies and procedures

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  Perform other duties as assigned

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  Possess a minimal requirement of at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education that is equivalent to at least 48 semester hours; or hold an associate’s (or higher) degree; or pass the WorkKeys assessments of Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information.
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  Possess the ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies
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  Possess the ability to work independently, initiate tasks, organize materials, meet deadlines, and engage with confidential information in a professional manner
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  Be highly skilled and knowledgeable regarding interpersonal relationships along with the ability to develop and maintain positive rapport with staff and respond as a team member
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  Be flexible, creative, organized, have a sense of humor, and model a positive growth mindset
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  Value relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and community members
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  Have experience with Chromebooks, Internet, and other technology resources