Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Paraeducator/Instructional

Date Posted:
1/17/2025

Location:
Academia Antonia Alonso

District:
Academia Antonia AlonsoLa Academia is a flourishing Dual Language K-5 School that is growing to include a state-of-the-art Middle School (6-8). La Academia's community is diverse. Each of our students brings unique strengths and needs that an integrated Team works to meet each day. Communication and collaboration between staff and families allow La Academia to consider the whole child and foster academic success through a foundation of emotional and social wellbeing. At the heart of La Academia is the mission to cultivate joy in learning.
Every day at La Academia we:

1. Ensure that every student is an active member of the community who is known well, cared for, and respected
2. Ensure that teachers and administrators diligently make our mission, vision, and values actionable on a daily basis.
3. Nurture an environment that encourages students to express their curiosity and creativity, to explore, and to take risks in learning, all of which are key to academic achievement
4. Believe that how children learn is just as important as what they learn

To continue with this endeavor, we are seeking a new TEAM member who is equally,

1. Passionate
2. Service oriented
3. Creative
4. Collaborative
5. Motivated to inspire students to grow into global citizens and future leaders
6. A Problem Solver
7. A Creative Thinker

Individuals looking to become part of our vibrant and diverse community, and UNIDOS contribute to our growing community with a strong work ethic and commitment to social justice are invited to apply to join our TEAM.
Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistant)
JOB DESCRIPTION: La Academia's Paraprofessional (Instructional Assistants) will be responsible for supporting their co-teachers both inside and outside the classroom setting. This includes supporting with morning student arrival, cafeteria and hall coverage, recess monitoring, and dismissal. Within the classroom, they will support instruction; working with the class, small groups, or one-one with students.

REPORTS TO: Deans of Curriculum & Instruction

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with the teacher or case manager in the planning and development of activities and resources for students using Dual Language approach
• Works with students in a variety of grouping structures including individual, small group, or total group settings as prescribed by instructional programs
• Provides accommodations to students, as required, to ensure students' success
• Assists in ongoing monitoring of students' progress through data collection of objectives (may include collection & summation of raw data and computer work)
• Supports Students pushing in to the general education classrooms or pulling out to provide small group services as stated in the student IEP (if special education instructional assistant).
• Assists the teacher in routine tasks, such as, but not limited to: duties, record keeping, transitions, limited clerical work, assisting on field trips, assisting in special subjects, monitoring social interactions, checking homework, gathering/preparing materials for students, assisting classroom activities, and operating multimedia equipment.
• Ensures the safety of the students within their work environment
• Has knowledge of the social, emotional, and academic needs of individual students through collaboration with the teacher
• Participates in ongoing staff development and any other work related meetings
• Ensures student confidentiality
• Consistently maintains a professional attitude in all settings
• Supports classroom in absence of a teacher
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUCCESSFUL CANIDATES WILL:

• Demonstrate passion to work with Elementary & Middle School Students through a student-centered, whole child approach
• Prioritize life-long learning and be driven to improve their instructional practice to continue their professional and personal development as an educator
• Take a Responsive Classroom approach to classroom behavior and promote restorative practices among students as a community member
• Partner constructively with all staff and parents to fulfill our school mission

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Paraprofessional Certified
• Must be able to follow simple directions
• Use of photocopier, scanner, fax, and lamination machine
• Must meet the qualifications by the Dept. of Education to secure Paraprofessional Permit Status
• Must have the ability to speak to students, co-workers and parents in a professional manner at all times
• Attendance is an essential function of this position for student learning and classroom teacher support

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

EMPLOYEMENT CONTIGENCY:

• Acceptable Criminal Background Check & Delaware Child Protection Registry
• TB Test
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to the Academia Antonia Alonso School's Policies