Paraprofessional

High School Diploma required with TA Certificate or passing Para test score of 461+ or Associate Degree or Minimum of 60 College Credits
Experience working with children or adolescents.

Develop and maintain a behavior system that supports students who have been temporarily removed from their classes due to poor behavior, following protocols established by the school’s leadership team (e.g., bringing students to a quiet room or space and monitoring students as they work; calling the parent; documenting the behavior; removing and escorting student back to class, etc.)
Create and maintain growth plans and tracking charts for individual students who need special attention, in partnership with the principal
Build rapport with students who need behavioral support, checking in with students daily and writing notes to parents providing them with updates
Provide administrative support at critical times of the day, such as breakfast, lunch and dismissal.
Attend all professional development sessions and staff meetings
Assist dean of school culture with related work as required
Invest parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication of success and challenges
Reflect on successes and areas of growth around all areas of teaching; seek to improve performance; receive feedback eagerly
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a rigorous, joyful, and safe environment
Assume responsibility for every single scholar’s success by holding all students accountable during transitions, meals, trips, etc.

Strong instructional and classroom management skills
Unyielding commitment to students, self and school’s constant learning and development
Relentlessness – doing whatever it takes to ensure success
Team player
Excellent communication skills
Highly organized
Belief in Achievement First’s mission, educational model, REACH and Core Values
Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude