Paraprofessional Assistant

2 days ago

Highland Park, Illinois, United States ACCEL Schools Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Paraprofessional to join our team at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI.

The successful candidate will assist the Teacher with classroom activities, promote positive student behaviors, and provide oversight to ensure student safety and a positive school climate.

The Paraprofessional will work closely with the School Leader and Teachers to administer assigned duties in conformity with the philosophy and policies of ACCEL Schools, the assigned school, the school's governing board, the State Board of Education, and all applicable laws.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supports lessons taught by the teacher to individual students or groups of students and follows instructional plans as assigned by the Teacher or School Leader
  • Helps plan classroom activities as directed by the Teacher and supports the Teacher in all student and parent relations
  • Assists with school activities, including, but not limited to, parent-faculty nights, faculty meetings, assemblies, commencement exercises, fundraiser, chaperoning student activities, providing guidance for students, participating on faculty committees, etc.
  • Performs clerical duties, including, but not limited to, grading papers and making copies
  • Assists the Teacher in the use of classroom technology
  • Helps maintain the cleanliness of the classroom, lunchroom and other school areas
  • Understands, accepts, abides by, and implements the school's philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
  • Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, field trips, morning duty, dismissal duty, and lunch duty
Requirements
  • Associate Degree, two years of college coursework, or the passage of the Para Professional's Exam
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Successful completion of BCI/FBI check
  • Ability to meet educational standards as applicable
  • Ability to work well under pressure, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
  • Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
  • High quality written and verbal communication skills
  • Physical ability to lift 25-40 lbs.
  • Experience in a school or social services setting is a plus
About Us

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more.

We offer a range of benefits, including paid time off, retirement contributions, and optional life insurance. We also provide medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as an Employee Assistance Program.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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