Paraprofessional

to communicate with students and teachers effectivelyThe Opportunity:

Laboratory Charter School is seeking dynamic, mature Paraprofessionals to fill Full-time positions for its K-5 and 6-8 locations. Our Paraprofessional will provide support to the lead instructor and students in an appropriate manner that improves the overall quality of education in the classroom. The paraprofessionals act as the second staff in classrooms without the associate teacher. Laboratory Charter provides free Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

About Laboratory Charter School:

Founded in 1997, Laboratory Charter School of Communication and Languages ("Lab Charter ") educates students to achieve excellence with a globalized perspective. We have K-5 and 6-8 campuses in the Philadelphia area. Laboratory Charter School provides a progressive and culturally diverse educational environment. Laboratory Charter School is a two-time Blue Ribbon School with a Peer Leader Award from the School District of Philadelphia, consistently high PSSA scores, Middle States Accreditation, and an Annual AYP Achievement. We provide students with a safe, structured environment conducive to progressive learning with a zero-tolerance policy.

MISSION

ALL students from ALL backgrounds deserve and will have a quality public education that includes equal and equitable access to academics, social-emotional learning, technology, and student agency.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist classroom teachers with instructional programs
• including supervision of student activities,
• clerical support, and assisting teachers as required
• Enforce school policies and rules
• Help maintain attendance rolls, assessments, and other records.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom
• Keep classroom neat and in order
• Observe and assess student’s performance/progress
• Be able to communicate with students and teachers effectively
• Provide individual assistance to students experiencing learning difficulty; explain errors answer questions, assist in research, clarify directions
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Assist students by providing general guidance.
• Performs any other task the teacher and school leader deemed necessary.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s Degree, or at least 48 college credits, a plus; education-related field preferred
• Experience working in a school experience preferred

Laboratory Charter Schools is an equal-opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom experience: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15