Paraprofessional

Role Overview

• Classroom Assistance:
  • Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and setting up classroom activities.
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support to students, especially those who need additional help with learning.
  • Monitor students during lessons, ensuring they stay engaged and focused on tasks.
• Behavior Management:
  • Help manage student behavior by following classroom rules and providing positive reinforcement.
  • Work with students who have behavioral or emotional challenges, implementing behavior management strategies as directed by the teacher.
• Student Support:
  • Support students with special needs or learning disabilities, often under the guidance of special education staff.
  • Aid in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) or other learning accommodations.
  • Assist with physical tasks, such as helping students with mobility, feeding, diapering or other personal needs if applicable.
• Supervision:
  • Supervise students during recess, lunch, or transitions between classes.
  • Ensure student safety and well-being while participating in class activities or during breaks.
• Record Keeping:
  • Help track student progress, attendance, and behavior.
  • Document and report on students' academic performance or emotional well-being, providing feedback to the teacher.
• Communication:
  • Communicate with teachers, students, and parents as directed by the teacher.
  • Act as a liaison between students and the teacher, helping students express their needs.
• Technology and Classroom Tools:
  • Help operate and maintain classroom technology, such as computers and iPads.
  • Assist students in using educational software or other learning tools.
• Other Administrative Support:
  • Perform general administrative duties such as grading simple assignments, organizing classroom materials, and preparing displays or bulletin boards.

You are:

• Passionate about our purpose and the social impact we aspire to create.
• Committed to educational equity.
• Charismatic self-starter and highly resourceful.
• Persistent, adaptable, innovative and want to continuously improve and grow.
• Creative and collaborative in a changing and agile environment.

In order to teach at Atlas Public Schools, you must: 

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• 60 hours of college credit or have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment
• Bachelor’s degree and certification in special education preferred
• Experience working with students
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Have the ability to accept and implement professional feedback
• Pass a background check complete Family Care Safety Registry
• Have (or willing to acquire) a substitute certification if not yet a certified educator 
• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States