Paraprofessional Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Paraprofessional to join our team at Glenwood Academy. As a Paraprofessional, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational program and providing assistance to students and staff.

• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans and preparing instructional materials and learning activities.
• Work with individual and small groups of students, under the guidance of the teacher.
• Keep track of individual student performance.
• Check papers and support attendance monitoring.
• Work effectively with students, including safely escorting and monitoring transitions throughout the school day and upon arrival and departure in the cafeteria and/or on the playgrounds.
• Locate and prepare learning resource equipment and materials.
• Assist on field trips and may be required to supervise students in transit.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including maintaining files and record systems, operating office machines and equipment, and giving information to or eliciting information from parents/guardians.

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when discussing students' progress and concerns with staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
• Ability to reinforce lesson plans to support the educational program.
• Ability to follow directions from the teacher and/or administrative staff.
• Ability to work with small groups of students and assist with instruction.
• Ability to execute assignments to completion.
• Ability to perform clerical duties.
• Possess basic technology knowledge to support student learning and clerical tasks.
• Skilled in software applications such as Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Ability to demonstrate strong human relations skills and have positive and professional communication with staff, administrators, parents, and/or the community.

• $18.00/hour or potential salaried position.
• Full-time position with 8:00am - 4:00pm daily schedule.

Glenwood Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities.